Cynometra vogelii
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Description
A small tropical tree reaching approximately 10 m tall with a trunk about 100 cm across, belonging to the legume family.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, West Africa,
Other Uses
A resin is obtained from the trunkl549]. It can be used for lighting. The wood is red-brown in colour, it is very dense and very hard. The wood is used for fuel.
References (1)
- PROTA
