Gao (palm)
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| Laccosperma secundiflorum (G.Mann. & H.Wendl.) Kuntze |
The Gao (Laccosperma secundiflorum, syn. Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum) is a species of palm found in the Dzangha-Sangha tropical forests of Cameroon. It has thorny stems, which it uses to wrap around other trees in the vicinity, enabling it to grow to heights of over 30 metres. The local population harvests the tree, and uses it to make palm oil and palm wine, as well as canes (similar to rattan) for furniture, mats and baskets.
