Lecythidaceae
Brazzeia congoensis
- Leaf base, lower surface.
- Leaf tip, lower surface.
- Slash.
- Flower and flower buds.
- Fruit.
- Fruit.
- Leaf bases and stipules.
- Leaves, lower surface.
General Information
This species, with its Latin name linked to De Brazza and to Congo, is one of the few members of the Lecythidaceae in Africa. This family, which includes the Brazil nut tree, often has flowers on the trunk or main branches, many stamens and strong fibrous bark with a clear network of fibres: all of these apply to this species.
Ecology
Seasonally flooded forest.
Distribution
Distribution: Cameroon and Gabon to DRC.