Maranthes robusta
Benin Mahogany, Mahogany Nut
Also known as: Ferolia robusta (Oliv.) Kuntze +2 more
- Ferolia robusta (Oliv.) Kuntze
- Parinari robusta Oliv.
- Parinari robusta var. klainei Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Chrysobalanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Maranthes robusta (commonly known as Benin mahogany or Mahogany nut) is a tree belonging to the Chrysobalanaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Togo