Abroma augustum (L.) L.f.

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Synonyms: Abroma fastuosum Jacq.
Theobroma augustum L.
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Description: For descriptions see World Flora Online
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Worldwide distribution: Native in Southeast Asia to New Guinea. Introduced in Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville and DR Congo.
Growth form(s): Shrub over 2 m.
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Literature:

Germain, R. & Bamps, P. (1963). Sterculiaceae Flore du Congo du Ruanda et du Burundi Volume X Page 211. as Abroma angusta

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External websites:

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Abroma augustum
African Plant Database: Abroma augustum
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Abroma augustum
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Abroma augustum
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Abroma augustum
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iNaturalist: Abroma augustum
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Abroma augustum
JSTOR Plant Science: Abroma augustum
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Abroma augustum
Plants of the World Online: Abroma augustum
Tropicos: Abroma augustum
Wikipedia: Abroma augustum


Copyright: The DRC flora team, 2024-26

The DRC flora team (2026). Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Cultivated Plants: Species information: Abroma augustum.
https://www.drcongoflora.com/cult/species.php?species_id=263750, retrieved 26 June 2026

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