Gymnostemon zaizou
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| Gymnostemon zaizou Aubrev. & Pellegrin |
Gymnostemon zaizou is a species of semi-deciduous forest tree in the Simaroubaceae family. It is endemic to Côte d'Ivoire and threatened by habitat loss throughout its native range of the Sassandra River Basin.[1] G. zaizou is a commercial hardwood species that is well-adapted to the heavy rainfall of western Africa. Wood from this species of tree is also used locally to make barred percussion instruments.[2]
