# Namataea

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***Namataea*** is a [monotypic genus](/source/Monotypic_genus) of [flowering plants](/source/Flowering_plant) belonging to the family [Sapindaceae](/source/Sapindaceae). The only species is ***Namataea simplicifolia***.[1]

Its native range is Nigeria to Cameroon.[1]

The plant is named for the Naturalist (1947 - 2016) [Ngomo Ferdinand Namata](/source/Ngomo_Ferdinand_Namata) who worked in the Korup protected area from as early as 1973 when the biodiverse rich protected area was still known as Korup Forest Reserve. From its official reclassification as a national park in 1986, "Pa NAMATA" as he was fondly called continued in [Korup National Park](/source/Korup_National_Park) and was instrumental in providing local knowledge to researchers and working with conservation and community development organisations in the Korup National Park and other rainforest parks across Cameroon.

## References

1. ["Namataea D.W.Thomas & D.J.Harris | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science"](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1012512-1). *Plants of the World Online*. Retrieved 27 May 2021.

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