Exploitation of the wood is very heavy and, in places, unsustainable, both for local use and the international timber trade. Of all West Africa timbers this species is extracted at the highest volumes. A monotypic genus endemic to the Guineo-Congolian regional centre of endemism. Known as avodir , the species is commonly found in moist semi-deciduous forest, often in poorly drained places. It is exploited at moderate levels for its timber and is becoming rare in places.
Regeneration appears to be sufficient and the tree is sometimes planted on farmland.