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Testulea is a genus with a single species, Testulea gabonensis, a large rainforest tree from Central Africa that is endangered in the wild and grown mainly for timber rather than as a garden plant.
Testulea is a monotypic genus of plants in the family Ochnaceae. It contains only one species, Testulea gabonensis, an endangered species native to Central Africa.
Testulea gabonensis is native to Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, where it grows in primary rainforests. It is usually scattered at low densities throughout its habitat and prefers humid, well-drained locations.
The wood of Testulea gabonensis is durable and may be used as a substitute for teak. It is traded on the international timber market under the name izombé, and used for boat-building, construction, furniture, mine props, sporting equipment, sculpting, and turnery. The bark is used in traditional medicine.
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