Milicia | |
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M. excelsa, Uganda | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Moraceae |
Tribe: | Moreae |
Genus: |
Milicia Sim |
Species | |
Milicia is a small genus of tropical African trees. There are two recognized species, which are closely related: Milicia excelsa and Milicia regia. These trees yield a durable wood, iroko.
Milicia excelsa is currently listed as 'lower risk/near threatened' on the IUCN Red List.