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Scientific Name: Baillonella toxisperma

Family: Sapotaceae

Category: Dicot

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Baillonella toxisperma

Also known as Mimusops djave (a synonym), Baillonella toxisperma is known by the common names Baku (FRI) and Opapea (Bunting fide FRI) in Ghana, Twi.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baillonella toxisperma Pierre
  • Synonym: Mimusops djave Engl.
  • Family: Sapotaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae

Distribution and Habitat

This species is found in West Africa, including Ghana.

Ecological Role

Baillonella toxisperma is overexploited for its timber and is seriously declining in large parts of its range.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Dicot

Resources and Further Information

  • WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families)
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium