Lannea schimperi (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Engl.

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Synonyms: Lannea schimperi (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Engl. var. stolzii (Engl. & Brehmer) R. Fern. & A. Fern.
Odina schimperi Hochst. ex A. Rich.
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Syntypes from Ethiopia
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Derivation of specific name: schimperi: named after Wilhelm Schimper, explorer and collector, particularly in Ethiopia.
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Worldwide distribution: Widespread in Tropical Africa.
Growth form(s): Tree.
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Literature:

Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 478. (Includes a picture).

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 21.

Fernandes, R. & A. (1966). Anacardiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Pages 560 - 561. As Lannea schimperi schimperi & L. schimperi stolzii

Ntore, S. & al. (2024). Checklist of the vascular plants of Burundi Page 47.

Strugnell, A.M. (2006). A Checklist of the Spermatophytes of Mount Mulanje, Malawi Scripta Botanica Belgica 34 National Botanic Garden of Belgium Page 37.

Troupin, G. (1983). Anacardiaceae Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Page 294. (Includes a picture).


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Flora of Malawi: Lannea schimperi
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Flora of Rwanda: Lannea schimperi
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Lannea schimperi
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Lannea schimperi
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The Burundi flora team (2026). Flora of Burundi: Species information: Lannea schimperi.
https://www.burundiflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=177540, retrieved 18 February 2026

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