Distributed from Nigeria to the Congo region in the dense equatorial forests, often along riverbanks and coastland. Dries with little difficulty, not prone to warp if quartersawn. No information on kiln schedules. Wood is not durable, prone to termite attack, poor weathering characteristics.
Tree produces edible nuts with a high oil content.
282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted.