Pericopsis elata
African Teak, African Teak
Other regional names: Afromosia +4 more
- Afromosia
- Golden Afrormosia
- Kokrodua
- Satinwood
- Yellow Satinwood
Also known as: Afrormosia elata Harms
- Afrormosia elata Harms
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Africa, Pericopsis elata (commonly known as African Teak) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gambia, The, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Uganda