Hypodaphnis zenkeri
(Engl.) Stapf
Lauraceae Edible: Bark - spice
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Christ Dibouka
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Christ Dibouka
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Christ Dibouka
Description
A tree. It grows 16 m tall. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves are dark green. The seeds are oval and have flattened sides. They are 4-5 cm long and 3 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The bark is used as a spice.
Medicinal Uses
The bark is used in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa,
Other Uses
The heartwood is grey to dark chestnut brown; the sapwood is white or pale yellow. The wood is light in weight, easy to work. The tree provides a good-quality timber, but detailed information on its wood properties is lacking, as is information on its actual use.
Notes
The bark is used in medicine.
