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The Niam Tree (Lophira alata) is a large tree native to several West and Central African countries including Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Uga… Niam Tree (Latin: Lophira alata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Niam Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Niam Tree is a member native to BEN, CMN, CAF, CHA, CON, and EQG. The Niam Tree thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Niam Tree grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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