Afrocarpus usambarensis
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| Afrocarpus usambarensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Afrocarpus |
| Species: | A. usambarensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Afrocarpus usambarensis Pilg. C.N. Page | |
Afrocarpus usambarensis is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. The tree is endemic to Tanzania, in Afromontane habitats. It is among the tallest trees in Africa, reaching heights of 75 metres[2][3] in height.
