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General Information

Antrocaryon nannanii is a tree growing 20 - 40 metres tall. The cylindrical bole is usually straight, rarely slightly sinuous. It can be unbranched for 13 - 25 metres and 30 - 120cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its tannins and oil, whilst its wood is traded internationally.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

West tropical Africa - Gabon and the Congo.

Habitat

Primary and secondary rainforests[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	30.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the humid tropics.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark is a source of tannins[].

The seeds are the source of a non-drying oil called Congo oil[]. Said to be similar to olive oil (Olea europaea), it slowly becomes rancid[].

The heartwood is pinkish white to light brown; it is not distinctly demarcated rom the sapwood. The texture is medium; the grain straight or interlocked, sometimes wavy. The wood is light in weight, soft, not durable, being susceptible to fungi, dry wood borers and termites. The wood seasons quickly with only a slight risk of check or distortion; once dry it is moderately stable to stable in service. The wood works well with ordinary tools, though sometimes there is grain tearing, and filling is necessary in order to obtain a good finish; nailing and screwing are good; gluing is correct. The wood has many uses, including house frames, light carpentry, interior joinery, boxes and crates, furniture, veneer and blockboard[].

Propagation

Seed -

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