Trichilia rubescens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTrichilia rubescens is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is native from Nigeria to northwest Tanzania.
Description
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is 1 m across. It is crooked and fluted. The leaves are 30 cm long and have 9-17 leaflets. They are broadly sword shaped and 20 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are in dense groups 24 cm long. The fruit is a capsule 2 cm long and wide. It has 2-3 deep lobes.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda,
Other Uses
The wood is used locally for making poles, tool handles, spoons. The wood is used for fuel and making charcoal.
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
