Gnetum africanum
African Jointfir, Eru
Also known as: Thoa africana (Welw.) Doweld
- Thoa africana (Welw.) Doweld
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gnetaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Gnetum africanum (commonly known as African jointfir or Eru) is a climbing plant within the Gnetaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Zaïre