Gilbertiodendron preussii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Gilbertiodendron
Species:
G. preussii
Binomial name
Gilbertiodendron preussii
(Harms) Leonard[1]

Gilbertiodendron preussii is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical rain forests in West Africa. It is commonly known as the Liberian red oak.[1]

Description

Gilbertiodendron preussii is a medium to large tree reaching a height of up to 35 m (115 ft). The trunk is cylindrical, with a diameter of up to 120 cm (4 ft), the lower two thirds usually being devoid of branches. The timber is used for construction, flooring and railway sleepers. It is also used for making canoes, furniture, tool handles and joinery.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Gilbertiodendron preussii (Harms) J. Leonard". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  2. ↑ Lemmens, R.H.M.J.; Louppe, D.; Oteng-Amoako, A.A. Timbers 2. PROTA. p. 362. ISBN 978-92-9081-495-5.
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