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Pentadesma butyracea, African Butter Tree

Pentadesma butyracea

African Butter Tree
Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae
Origin: West Tropical Africa
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Moderate water

Regular water

Spice or herb plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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