ON THIS PLANT
Lophira lanceolata, commonly known as the dwarf red ironwood, is a species of tree in the family Ochnaceae which is native to tropical West and Central Africa. The timber is used for heavy construction, an edible oil can be extracted from the seeds and various parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Dwarf red ironwood en Méni oiltree en False shea en Ekki lophira
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