Diogoa is a genus of flowering plants in the family Olacaceae.
Geographical Range
The genus is native to Western Central Tropical Africa, specifically found in:
- Cameroon
- Congo
- Gabon
- Nigeria
- Zaïre
Etymology
The genus name Diogoa honors Diogo Cão (c. 1450 – c. 1486), a Portuguese explorer known for his voyages along the west coast of Africa.
Known Species
- Diogoa retivenia (S.Moore) Breteler
- Diogoa zenkeri (Engl.) Exell & Mendonça