Essia (Petersianthus macrocarpus)

Petersianthus macrocarpus is a majestic deciduous tree from tropical West and Central Africa, often reaching 50 meters. It bears large, distinctive woody, winged fruits.

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Synonyms

Combretodendron africanum (Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f.) Exell

Combretodendron macrocarpum (P.Beauv.) Keay

Combretum macrocarpum P.Beauv.

Petersia africana Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f.

Petersia klainei Pierre ex A.Chev.

Petersia minor Nied.

Petersia viridiflora A.Chev.

Petersianthus africanus (Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f.) Merr.

Petersianthus minor (Nied.) Merr.

Taxonomy

kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classMagnoliopsida
orderEricales
familyLecythidaceae
genusPetersianthus
speciesPetersianthus macrocarpus

Essia (Petersianthus macrocarpus)

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Essia (Petersianthus macrocarpus)

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