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Olacacez. 
Coula edulis.* Tokei (Mendi). 
It is a large tree bearing walnut-like nuts, the kernels of 
which are good to eat both raw and cooked. Oil is obtained 
from the kernels, which are valued at £7 a ton. 
Olax.* 
A small tree. 
Loranthacee. 
Loranthus langwensis.* Mistletoe. Gongui (Mendi). 
This igs the common mistletoe, which may be seen 
growing on a great number of trees. Specially common on 
Guava and Kola Trees. 
Menispermacez. 
Triclisia macrophylla. Ndawi (Mendi 
A climbing shrub. 
Anonacee. 
Xylopia Athiopica.* The Spice Tree. Umberikum (Timani) ; Kewe 
or Hewe (Mendi). 
Its fruit is much in demand as medicine. 
Xylopia sp. Dinklagei.* Mountain Spice. Kapus (Timani); Hui, 
Hewe (Mendi). 
Monodora Myristica.* Calabash Nutmeg or False Nutmeg. Gboite 
(Mendi). 
It is a medium-sized tree, with rose-pink. sweet-smelling 
flowers. The fruit is the false nutmeg. 
Xylopia sp. near X. Elliotii.* Yellow Wood. . Belvi or Kpaini 
(Mendi). 
This tree grows to a medium height, with thin but very 
straight stem up to 18 inches in diameter. Its wood has been 
exported to Europe, where it has taken the place of American 
whitewood. 
Xylopia parviflora.* 
A tall tree of 20 feet, growing on the bank of the Moa River. 
Cleistopholis sp. near C. patens.* Moigbwamy (Mendi). 
This tree grows to a height of 80 feet. Strips of the bark 
are used by the natives for making brow-bands and shoulder- 
straps when carrying palm hampers. 
Hexalobus grandiflorus.* Njahewe (Mendi). 
It is a large, wide-crowned tree, with conspicuous white 
flowers. 
