Fossil palm woods of Egypt. I- Palmoxylon aschersoni Schenk and P. libycum (Stenzel) Kräusel

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

2 Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Egypt

3 Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo-Egypt.

Abstract

Palmoxylon aschersoni and P. libycum, were described, based on investigation of specimens collected from new sites
in Egypt, these were compared with earlier finds and differences noted. Distribution of the two species in Africa and
their affinities are given.

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