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While species composition is varied, canopy species such as Chrysophyllum viridifolium, Homalium dentatum, Combretum kraussii, and various Ficus, Celtis, and Strychnos spp. are most common.
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Other dominant species are Albizia gummifera, Parinari excelsum and Chrysophyllum gorungosanum.
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo 2009
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The highland rain forest growing above 2,000 m is characterized by Podocarpus usambarensis, Chrysophyllum longipes, Ficus sp.,
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo 2009
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The valley is also known for the huge variety of native and introduced tropical fruits: Achras sapota, Manilkara achras, Chrysophyllum caimito, Pouteria cainito, Persea americana, Mammea americana, Anacardium occidentale, Carica papaya, Annona muricata, Manguifera indica and more.
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Chrysophyllum perpulchrum (Q) and Chidlowia sanguinea; and the 'Sassandrian' forest in the south-west, dominated by water-demanding species such as ebony Diospyros spp. and Mapania spp. with numerous endemic species, especially in the lower Cavally Valley and the Meno and Hana depressions near Mont Niénokoué.
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Caimito or cainito: star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007
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Approximately 40% of the forest is medium-rich to rich mixed forest, including key species such as red stinkwood Prunus africana, nationally threatened Newtonia buchanani, Symphonia globulifera, Chrysophyllum pruniforme, Podocarpus spp. and Strombosia scheffleri.
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Caimito or cainito: star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito)
Exotic summer refreshment: a guide to Mexico's tropical fruit 2007
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Emergent and canopy layers are rich in tree species of Leguminosae (Copaifera trapezifolia), Sapotaceae (Pouteria, Chrysophyllum), and several species of Lauraceae.
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The rich vegetation includes; species of savanna such as nance Byrsonima crassifolia; high altitude forest with chicle Manilkara zapota, 'ramon' or bread-nut tree Brosimum alicastrum, West Indian mahogany Swietenia macrophylla (E), cedar Cedrela odorata, palma de botan (palm) Sabal morrisiana and palma de escobo Chrysophyllum argentearum, 'tinto' lowland forest with Hematoxylum campechianum; wetlands with tule Typha sp. around water bodies.
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