- A tree in Cameroon that is new to science has been named after Leonardo DiCaprio. Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, have honoured the actor for his help in saving the Ebo rainforest from logging.
- The tree, which has been given the official name, Uvariopsis dicaprio, grows only in the Cameroon forest known for its incredible biodiversity.
- The “Uvariopsis dicaprio” tree is the first plant new to science to be officially named by Kew scientists in 2022 . Ebo forest is one of the largest rainforests in Central Africa.
- It is home to the Banen people and an array of unique flora and fauna, including threatened gorillas, chimps and forest elephants.
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