Cynometra ananta
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCynometra ananta is a perennial large tree within the Fabaceae family. Its timber is traded under the name Apome in Ivory Coast and Ananta in Ghana.
Description
A tall tree. It grows 30-36 m tall. The trunk is often angular and knotty. It can be 120 cm across. It has buttresses 4 m tall. The flowers are light grey.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests in wet places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, West Africa,
Other Uses
A resin is obtained from the trunk. The wood is used locally. In trials, the wood has shown a high level of resistance to marine borers and so could be suitable for use as a construction material in contact with sea water.
Also Known As
Apome
References (1)
- Polansky, C., 2018, Annex: Tree Identification and Propagation Images and text for 29 species found in Nimba County, Liberia. ACDI p 5