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Pierreodendron kerstingii

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Pierreodendron kerstingii is a species of tree in the family Simaroubaceae. It is endemic to West Africa and found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin.[1] It is sometimes considered synonym of Pierreodendron africanum, which would then be a widespread species distributed south to Angola and east to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3]

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Description and uses

It is a large forest tree growing to 24 m (80 ft) tall. The flowers are red and ripe fruits are yellow.[2] The bark is used as insecticide and rat poison, and the extract has anti-tumor properties.[3]

Habitat and conservation

Pierreodendron kerstingii occurs in heavily exploited, semi-deciduous forests. It is an uncommon species threatened by habitat loss.[1]

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