Entry From
Burkill, H.M. 1985. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol 3
Uses
(bark) Medicines: stomach troubles (bark, leaf) Phytochemistry: molluscicides Agri-horticulture: bee/honey plants, insect plants Products: exudations-gums, resins, etc. Social: religion, superstitions, magic
Description
A tree to 7 m tall, bole short, fissured and flaking, very similar to A. Senegal but restricted to the damper Guinean zone with a mean annual rainfall of about 1,200 mm p.a., across the Region from Senegal to N Nigeria (2, 6–8).The tree has in the past be
References
References:1. Adewunmi & Sofowora, 1980. 2. Berhaut, 1975,b: 450–1. 3. Dudgeon 58, K. 4. Ferry & al., 1974: sp. no. 151. 5. Hepper & Morton A3200, K. 6. Keay & Brenan, 1949: 129–31. 7. Keay & al., 1964: 82–83. 8. Kerharo & Adam, 1974: PST, 560–1. 9. Lock