''Lophira'' is a genus of

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. Almost every part of ''Lophira'' (bark, root bark, leaves, and leafy shoots) is used for various medicinal purposes. Species include: * ''

Lophira alata ''Lophira alata'', commonly known as azobé, ekki or the red ironwood tree, is a species of plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is found in Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, ...

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Lophira lanceolata ''Lophira'' is a genus of plants in the family Ochnaceae. Almost every part of ''Lophira'' (bark, root bark, leaves, and leafy shoots) is used for various medicinal purposes. Species include: * '' Lophira alata'' Banks A bank is a finan ...

'' Tiegh. ex Keay. ''L. lanceolata'' is also known as false shea or meni oil tree.

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