Sierra Leon frankincense tree, Gum resin, Sudan copal
ZZ Daniellia thurifera
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 50 m tall. The trunk is straight and can be 40 cm across. The pod has one seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa
How it is used for food
The gum is used as a medicinal drink.
Edible parts
Medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Becuncaro, Bobe, Ogea, Oziya, Pau incenso, Sandan, Tchene