Sacoglottis gabonensis (Sacoglottis)

Sacoglottis gabonensis, Aubrya gabonensis, Houmiri gabonensis, Sacoglottis. Sacoglottis gabonensis seeds
Sacoglottis gabonensis seeds

Botanical names: Sacoglottis gabonensis, Aubrya gabonensis, Houmiri gabonensis

Common name: Sacoglottis

Family: Humiriaceae

Origin: West Africa

Large tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Sacoglottis gabonensis is a large evergreen tree with an immense, heavy-branched crown that can grow 40 metres or more tall.

The fruit is a green to yellow, ellipsoid to globose drupe.

The bark is a popular and much used medicine in West Africa.




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