White oak, Greenheart
Fegimanra africana

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 14 m tall. It has buttresses. The branches are thick and drooping. Young branches are reddish. The leaves are simple and entire and rough. They are clustered towards the ends of branches. The leaves are rough and shiny. They are broadly sword shaped. They are 15-36 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The flower panicles are near the ends of branches. The flowers have a mango scent when crushed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on plains near the coast. It grows up to 17 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Congo R, Gabon, Central Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bewe-bauban, Peri

Synonyms

Mangifera africana Oliv.;