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Anogeissus pendula

Anogeissus
Anogeissus leiocarpa MS 4185.JPG
Anogeissus leiocarpus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Anogeissus
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species

10-12, see text


10-12, see text

Anogeissus is a genus of trees in the family Combretaceae. The 10 to 12 species are distributed in Asia and tropical Africa.

These are trees and shrubs with tubular flowers that lack petals and dry fruits with ridges or wings.

Axlewood (A. latifolia) is used for its wood and tannins and as a fodder.African birch (A. leiocarpa) is used for its wood and to make yellow dye and medicinal compounds.

Species include:



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