87 observationsLeast Concern
Maesopsis eminii
Maesopsis eminii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Rosales βΊFamily: Rhamnaceae βΊGenus: Maesopsis
About
Maesopsis eminii, the umbrella tree, is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae found in India and Africa. It is the only species in the genus Maesopsis. It is often grown as a plantation tree, and as a shade tree in coffee plantations and other crops. Birds and monkeys may disperse the seeds. Since this tree grows fast it is often used for regeneration of destroyed forest lands. Its timber is used for construction and
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Maesopsis eminii is Maesopsis eminii.
- The Maesopsis eminii has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Maesopsis eminii belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Maesopsis eminii belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Maesopsis eminii belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Maesopsis eminii belongs to the order Rosales.
- Maesopsis eminii belongs to the family Rhamnaceae.
- Maesopsis eminii belongs to the genus Maesopsis.