Forest afzelia
Afzelia pachyloba

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 40 m high. It has a straight trunk 20 m tall and 80 cm across. It has small buttresses 1 m high. There are 7-8 pairs or leaflets. The fruit are large pods and are grey and woody. The pods are kidney shaped. They are 12 cm wide and woody. They have black seeds with a yellow aril. They are 2.5-3 cm long.

There are 15 Afzelia species. They occur in the tropics. Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in high rainforest. It suits humid locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dussia

Synonyms

Afzelia zenkeri Harms; Afzelia caudata Hoyle;