Pierreodendron kerstingii
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Pierreodendron kerstingii is a species of tree in the family Simaroubaceae. It is endemic to West Africa and found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin.[1] It is sometimes considered synonym of Pierreodendron africanum, which would then be a widespread species distributed south to Angola and east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]
Description and uses
It is a large forest tree growing to Script error: No such module "convert". tall. The flowers are red and ripe fruits are yellow.[3] The bark is used as insecticide and rat poison, and the extract has anti-tumor properties.[2]
Habitat and conservation
Pierreodendron kerstingii occurs in heavily exploited, semi-deciduous forests. It is an uncommon species threatened by habitat loss.[1]
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