Pteleopsis hyloendron
Family: Combretaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25-40 m tall. The trunk can be 80 cm across. The lowest branches can be 19 m above the ground.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest up to 1,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sudan, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves