THE NIGERIAN TIMBER TREES 343 



Deinbollia primata. Oju Agbigbo (Yoruba) ; Ebegogogbo (Benin). 

 It is a small, shrub-like tree found in the Abeokuta and 

 Benin provinces. The small orange-brown-coloured seeds are 

 of similar shape to, though smaller than, Blighia sapida ; they 

 are, however, more elliptical. The stem of the tree, if found 

 with the proper crook in it, is used for making hoe-handles. 

 The leaf is pinnate. This tree only attains a small size, and 

 is found as undergrowth in the mixed deciduous forest zone. 



Cupania akeesia. Small Ukpi nufwa. Ishin-jeje, Ishin-gege 

 (Yoruba) ; Ukpi nufwa (Benin). 



This is a small, shrub-like tree, common in the Abeokuta 

 and Benin provinces of Nigeria. 



Rhamnaccse. 



Zisyi^hus nmcronata (Willd.). Walking-stick Wood. Ekanesie 

 adie (Yoruba). 



This is a shrub-like tree of the dry-zone forest, but does 

 not bear such a nice fruit as that of Z. jujuba. 



Tiliaceec. 



GlypJieaGrewioides (Rook.). Atori (Yoruba); Uwenyriotan, Uwem- 

 riotan (Benin). 



It is a small tree, not much more than a large shrub, with 

 small leaves, and very common in the undergrowth of the 

 evergreen forest. It is not a hard wood. 



It is found in the Benin, Calabar, Abeokuta, Ondo and 

 Ibadan provinces of Nigeria. It is usually found as one of the 

 smaller trees forming the undergrowth in the evergreen forest. 

 It yields a strong, hard wood near the junction of the roots 

 with the stem, though otherwise it is soft. 



It is a shade-bearer, and usually grows in a moist place. 

 Reproduction by seed, judging by the amount of self -grown 

 seedlings found, must be good. It thoroughly protects the 

 soil and enriches it. It thus serves a useful purpose in the 

 undergrowth of evergreen forests. 



Native Use. — It is used as a " Ju-ju " whip in Benin and for 

 walking-sticks. Small stump shoots can also be used for yam 

 supports and for making hoe-handles. 

 Cistanthera sp. False Hill Mahogany. Oro, Apata (?) (Yoruba) ; 

 Abolo (?) (Benin). 



It is found in the Abeokuta and Benin (?) provinces of 

 Nigeria. It is a very common tree on the hill-sides of the 

 Olokemeji Reserve, and to a lesser extent in the Ilaro Reserve. 

 It is a medium-sized tree, reaching a growth of 8 feet and the 

 bole length of about 40 feet. The bark is very curious, with 



