Scottellia klaineana
| Scottellia klaineana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Achariaceae |
| Genus: | Scottellia |
| Species: | S. klaineana
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| Binomial name | |
| Scottellia klaineana Pierre
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Scottellia gossweileri Exell | |
Scottellia klaineana is a species of tree native to West and Central Africa. It usually grows to a height of about 20 m (66 ft) but can grow taller. It has a straight, cylindrical trunk up to 70 cm (28 in) in diameter, and may have flutings or buttresses at the base. The timber is used for construction, panelling, joinery, furniture-making, cabinet work, carpentry, flooring, stairs, turnery and veneers.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Scottellia klaineana Pierre". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ Fern, Ken (13 April 2019). "Scottellia klaineana". Useful Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 5 June 2019.