Ekebergia
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| Ekebergia | |
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| Ekebergia capensis in South Africa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Melioideae |
| Genus: | Ekebergia Sparrm. |
| Synonyms | |
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Charia C.E.C.Fisch. | |
Ekebergia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Meliaceae.[1] They are dioecious trees or shrubs, with odd-pinnate leaves.[2]
Its native range is tropical and southern Africa.[1]
Its genus name of Ekebergia is in honour of Carl Gustaf Ekeberg (1716–1784), Swedish physician, chemist and explorer.[3] It was published and described in Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. Vol.1779 on page 282 in 1779.[1]
Known species:[1]
- Ekebergia benguelensis Welw. ex C.DC.
- Ekebergia capensis Sparrm.
- Ekebergia pterophylla (C.DC.) Hofmeyr
- Ekebergia pumila I.M.Johnst.