Democratic Republic of the Congo

1067 trees and shrubs are observed in the region containing Democratic Republic of the Congo

When available, local botanical tools generally provide more accurate and locally-tailored outputs than this machine-learning derived selection. A list of such resources for specific regions is available here.

Common species

Threatened species

Invasive species

Adenium obesumDesert RoseConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 0.96 mmRoot depth: 2.5 mStem conduit diameter: 23.31 μmStem diameter: 0.54 mTree height: 24.5 mWood density: 0.77 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Annona glabraMonkey AppleEdible products: FruitConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 11.92 mmRoot depth: 1.52 mStem conduit diameter: 51.01 μmStem diameter: 0.21 mTree height: 11.91 mWood density: 0.4 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Bauhinia tomentosaEdible products: Leaves, Seeds, FlowersConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 3.75 mmRoot depth: 2.5 mStem conduit diameter: 37.96 μmStem diameter: 0.34 mTree height: 25 mWood density: 0.69 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Buddleja salviifoliaSagewoodEdible products: Leaves, Leaves - teaConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 2.96 mmRoot depth: 0.61 mStem conduit diameter: 21.31 μmStem diameter: 0.54 mTree height: 12 mWood density: 0.52 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Calophyllum inophyllumTamanuConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 2.62 mmRoot depth: 1.5 mStem conduit diameter: 30.15 μmStem diameter: 1.2 mTree height: 36.39 mWood density: 0.58 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Chrysanthemoides moniliferaEdible products: FruitConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 6.36 mmRoot depth: 2.5 mStem conduit diameter: 20.62 μmStem diameter: 0.65 mTree height: 23.75 mWood density: 0.37 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Chrysobalanus icacoEdible products: Fruit, Kernel, Seeds, Oil, NutsConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.5 mmRoot depth: 1.5 mStem conduit diameter: 26.89 μmStem diameter: 0.64 mTree height: 30 mWood density: 0.75 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Coffea arabicaArabica CoffeeEdible products: Seeds, Leaves, Herb, Spice, Leaves - teaConservation status: Endangered ENBark thickness: 1.65 mmRoot depth: 2.1 mStem conduit diameter: 18.63 μmStem diameter: 0.51 mTree height: 25 mWood density: 0.62 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Coffea canephoraRobusta CoffeeEdible products: Seeds - drink, Fruit, SpiceConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.62 mmRoot depth: 2.1 mStem conduit diameter: 18.63 μmStem diameter: 0.26 mTree height: 25 mWood density: 0.75 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Coffea libericaLiberian CoffeeEdible products: Seeds - coffeeConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.62 mmRoot depth: 2.1 mStem conduit diameter: 18.63 μmStem diameter: 0.51 mTree height: 25 mWood density: 0.74 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Cola nitidaKola nutEdible products: Seeds, FruitConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 13.11 mmRoot depth: 1.68 mStem conduit diameter: 63.21 μmStem diameter: 0.39 mTree height: 27 mWood density: 0.62 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Conocarpus erectusSilver-leaved ButtonwoodEdible products: Vegetable, MedicineConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 7.14 mmRoot depth: 3.5 mStem conduit diameter: 24.85 μmStem diameter: 0.71 mTree height: 30 mWood density: 0.9 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Crotalaria agatifloraConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 3.36 mmRoot depth: 3 mStem conduit diameter: 46.39 μmStem diameter: 0.62 mTree height: 15 mWood density: 0.72 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Dichrostachys cinereaSicklebushEdible products: Seeds, Pods, Fruit, Gum, SpiceConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.73 mmRoot depth: 20 mStem conduit diameter: 57.04 μmStem diameter: 0.89 mTree height: 10 mWood density: 0.89 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Dodonaea viscosaPurple Hop-BushEdible products: Seeds, Fruit, LeavesConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.74 mmRoot depth: 0.81 mStem conduit diameter: 31.68 μmStem diameter: 0.5 mTree height: 16.9 mWood density: 0.99 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Elaeis guineensisAfrican Oil PalmEdible products: Seeds, Nuts, Cabbage, Fruit, Palm heart, Sap, Vegetable, Seeds - oilConservation status: Least concern LC

Erica arboreaConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 2.49 mmRoot depth: 0.76 mStem conduit diameter: 21.18 μmStem diameter: 0.35 mTree height: 10 mWood density: 0.6 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Erythrina variegataIndian Coral TreeEdible products: Seeds, Leaves, Vegetable, Pods, FlowersConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 5.9 mmRoot depth: 3.12 mStem conduit diameter: 32.34 μmStem diameter: 0.88 mTree height: 36 mWood density: 0.27 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Euphorbia tirucalliConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.21 mmRoot depth: 1.7 mStem conduit diameter: 26 μmStem diameter: 0.54 mTree height: 10 mWood density: 0.51 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Flacourtia indicaEdible products: Fruit, Vegetable, TeaConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 2.51 mmRoot depth: 2.44 mStem conduit diameter: 27.78 μmStem diameter: 0.46 mTree height: 16.94 mWood density: 0.74 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Funtumia elasticaSilkrubberConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.26 mmRoot depth: 2 mStem conduit diameter: 23.31 μmStem diameter: 0.54 mTree height: 30 mWood density: 0.45 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Lumnitzera racemosaEdible products: LeavesConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 4.39 mmRoot depth: 3.5 mStem conduit diameter: 24.86 μmStem diameter: 0.71 mTree height: 38 mWood density: 0.7 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Maesopsis eminiiUmbrella TreeEdible products: Fruit, Seeds - oilConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 1.38 mmRoot depth: 10 mStem conduit diameter: 37.15 μmStem diameter: 0.66 mTree height: 20 mWood density: 0.38 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³

Pentadesma butyraceaButtertreeEdible products: Seeds, Seeds - oil, FruitConservation status: Least concern LCBark thickness: 8.08 mmRoot depth: 2.44 mStem conduit diameter: 28.26 μmStem diameter: 0.75 mTree height: 36 mWood density: 0.79 g_dry · cm_wet⁻³