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The Niam Tree (Lophira alata), a large tree native to West and Central Africa, spans countries such as Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, and Z… 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 (Lophira alata) thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be 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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