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Pentaclethra macrophylla

African Oil Bean, African Oil Bean
Other regional names: Atta Bean +1 more
  • Atta Bean
  • Congo Acacia
Also known as: Pentaclethra africana Benth. ex Taub. +1 more
  • Pentaclethra africana Benth. ex Taub.
  • Pentaclethra gigantea A.Chev.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Originating in Africa, Pentaclethra macrophylla (commonly known as African Oil Bean) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Zaïre

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