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Lophira alata, commonly known as azobé, ekki or the red ironwood tree, is a species of plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is found in Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural … See more
The trunk of Lophira alata is usually straight, without buttress roots, but sometimes with a swollen base, and is usually clear of branches up to about 30 metres (98 ft). The bark is typically red-brown in colour, up … See more
Lophira alata sheds all its leaves during a short period of one to two weeks, usually in December, and the re-growth of bright red young leaves, often simultaneously on all L. alata trees in … See more
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Oct 13, 2024 · One of the giant trees of the African rain-forest, it is also one of the most exploited species for wood in West Africa, providing a strong, very durable, heavy construction …
Ekki | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Ekki (Lophira alata) Common Name(s): Ekki, Azobe. Scientific Name: Lophira alata. Distribution: West Africa. Tree Size: 100-150 ft (30-46 m) tall, 5-6 ft (1.5-1.8 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 66 lbs/ft 3 (1,065 kg/m 3) Specific …
Lophira alata Niam Tree PFAF Plant Database
- Found in Western tropical Africa, Niam Tree or Lophira alata is an extremely large tree growing usually about 40-60 m tall. It has a long, narrow crown and long, straight trunk that can be unbranched for up to 30 m and up to 180 cm in diameter. It has large buttresses at the base. It is one of the most over exploited species due to its strong, heav...
Lophira alata Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. - Plants of the World Online
Lophira alata Banks ex C.F.Gaertn. Lophira alata. First published in Suppl. Carp.: 52 (1805) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is W. Tropical Africa to Uganda. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. Taxonomy. Images. General information.
Lophira alata - Uses, Benefits & Care - Selina Wamucii
Lophira alata (also called Winged Lophira, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading …
Lophira alata - IPlantz
Lophira alata. Common name: Ironwood. Other common names: Red Ironwood. Description. A native of humid lowland forests Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Zaire in tropical …
Lophira alata - iNaturalist
Lophira alata (commonly known as azobé, ekki or the red ironwood tree) is a species of plant in the Ochnaceae family. It is found in Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial …
Azobé (Lophira alata) - ITTO
Lophira alata is a pioneer species and occurs abundantly in wet evergreen forest. It is reported to grow in evergreen and moist deciduous forests, freshwater swamp forests, and close to …
Oyetola Oyebanji - Conservation of Lophira alata, an …
Oyetola Oyebanji. The Cross River National Park (CRNP) is one of the oldest tropical lowland forests in the southern part of Nigeria. This park contains many endemic, indigenous, and conservation priority species, including the species …
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