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Tieghemella heckelii (species)


Identification code: 300375324



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Alternative term/s

  • African cherry
  • baku
  • cherry mahogany
  • macore
  • makore
  • makoré

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Scope note:

Species of tree native to evergreen rainforests of Central and West Africa, important as a source of fruits and seeds eaten by elephants and other forest mammals. The wood is valued for furniture and musical instruments. The oil from the seed is eaten and the fruit is used to make soap locally.

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