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Kpakpa
Afzelia bracteata

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A small or medium sized tree. It grows about 16 m high.

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


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in primary forest along the coast in West Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

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


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Afzelia bracteata T. Vogel ex Benth.;