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African Breadfruit (Treculia africana)

Description

Treculia africana is a species of tree known as 'African breadfruit'. Many names are given to this species, but the most common is "ukwa". The geographical distribution of Treculia africana extends through West and Central Africa. The species can grow below altitudes of 1,500 metres (4,900 ft).

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Rosales

            • Family: Moraceae

              • Genus: Treculia