Pseudospondias microcarpa (A. Rich.) Engl.

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Ferme Randu, southwest Katanga Province, DRC.
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Yaekela, Tshopo

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Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane

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Synonyms:	Pseudospondias microcarpa (A.Rich.) Engl. var. hirsuta Brenan Sorindeia obliquifoliolata Engl. Spondias angolensis O.Hoffm. Spondias microcarpa A.Rich. Spondias zanzee G.Don
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Derivation of specific name:	microcarpa: with small fruits.
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Worldwide distribution:	From Senegal to Sudan and South to Angola Zambia and Mozambique
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Images last updated:	Thursday 1 May 2025
Literature:	Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 22. Fernandes, R. & A. (1966). Anacardiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Pages 555 - 556. (Includes a picture). Kativu, S. (2008). Alliaceae Flora Zambesiaca 13(1) Page 22. Meerts, P. & Hasson, M. (2016). Arbres et arbustes du Haut-Katanga Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Page 326. (Includes a picture). Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 47. Pauwels, L. (1993). Nzayilu N'ti Guide des arbres et arbustes de la region de Kinshasa - Brazzaville Jardin Botanique National de Belgique, Bruxelles Page 94. (Includes a picture). Troupin, G. (1983). Anacardiaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Page 295. (Includes a picture). White, F. (1962). Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia Oxford Univ. Press. Page 211.

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