Buchnerodendron speciosum Gürke

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Achariaceae > Buchnerodendron

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 6 m tall. The trunk can be 15 cm across. The young twigs are hollow and the wood is soft. The leaves are large and heart shaped. They are soft to touch. There are small teeth along the edge.
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Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
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Mature height (meter) 6.0
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in light gaps in forest.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Buchnerodendron speciosum world distribution map, present in Angola, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111505-1
WFO ID wfo-0000922862
COL ID NMRG
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Synonyms

Buchnerodendron speciosum Buchnerodendron laurentii