Nauclea diderrichii Merr., Nauclea gilletii Merr. belongs to the Rubiaceae family
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Other designations
Opepe
Latin name
Nauclea diderrichii Merr., Nauclea gilletii Merr. belongs to the Rubiaceae family
Growth area
Tropical Central and West Africa
Tree description
The tree has a height of between 40 and 50 m with a 20-30 m long, cylindrical branch-free trunk. The diameter is between 60 and 120 cm. Old trees usually have a low root set.
Wood description
Fresh bilinga heartwood is yellow to orange-yellow, darkening to orange-red to golden brown. The clearly distinguishable 30-50 mm wide sapwood is pale yellow to white.
