Afzelia parviflora

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The crown spreads.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It usually grows by streams.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Doussie

Synonyms

Afrafzelia bracteata (Vogel ex Benth.) Pierre; Afzelia bracteata Vogel ex Benth.; Intsia bracteata Vogel ex Benth.; Pahudia bracteata (Voegl ex Benth.) Prain; Westia parviflora Vahl;