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Corkwood (Musanga cecropioides) is a tall tree native to several West and Central African countries, including Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, the Gulf of Guinea Islands, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria… Corkwood (Latin: Musanga cecropioides, family Musaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Corkwood is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Corkwood is a member of the Musaceae family native to ANG, BEN, CAB, CMN, CAF, and CON. Corkwood thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Corkwood 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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