Trichilia ornithothera
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTrichilia ornithothera is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is found in Ivory Coast and Ghana. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tree. The leaves are dark green above and more pale underneath. The flowering shoots are 50 cm long and eat the ends of small branches.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are boiled and eaten as medicine.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are boiled and eaten as medicine.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
