Baillonella toxisperma
African Pearwood, Djave
Other regional names: Djave Nut
- Djave Nut
Also known as: Baillonella djave (Engl.) Pierre ex Dubard +6 more
- Baillonella djave (Engl.) Pierre ex Dubard
- Baillonella obovata Pierre ex Engl.
- Baillonella pierriana (Engl.) A.Chev.
- Baillonella toxisperma var. obovata Aubrév. & Pellegr.
- Mimusops djave Engl.
- Mimusops pierreana Engl.
- Mimusops toxisperma (Pierre) A.Chev.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Baillonella toxisperma (commonly known as African Pearwood or Djave) is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, Zaïre