African Cherry (Garcinia kola)
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Scientific Name: Garcinia kola — Bitter Kola.
Native Home: West and Central African tropical forests.
Height: 10–15 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Occasionally used for local woodworking and construction.
Harvesting: Mature fruits are collected and seeds extracted.
Age to Harvest: Often around 7–10 years for meaningful fruit production.
Products: Bitter kola seeds, traditional herbal preparations, and locally used wood.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Seeds have long been chewed and used in traditional practices in parts of West Africa.
Global Spread: Native to African rainforests and cultivated on a limited scale; seeds are traded regionally and internationally.
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