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Allanblackia ulugurensis

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Allanblackia ulugurensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Clusiaceae
Genus: Allanblackia
Species:
A. ulugurensis
Binomial name
Allanblackia ulugurensis

Allanblackia ulugurensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Clusiaceae. It is found only in Tanzania. Its seeds produce an edible oil, which can be extracted by pounding, boiling, and skimming off the fat.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Beentje, H.J.; Gereau, R.E.; Hilton-Taylor, C.; Howard, G.; Kindeketa, W.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Maunder, M.; Mwachala, G.; Mwangoka, M.; Ndangalasi, H.; Njau, E.-F.; Schatz, G.E.; Siro Masinde, P.; Wilkins, V.L. (2020). "Allanblackia ulugurensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T32260A2811367. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T32260A2811367.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ Ruffo, Christopher K.; Birnie, Ann; Tengnäs, Bo (2002). Edible wild plants of Tanzania. Regional Land Management Unit/Sida. ISBN 9966-896-62-7.