Table 3: List of some African tree species being domesticated for their agro forestry tree products.

Species name Common name Product Use
Irvingia gabonensis Bush mango Kernel Food thickening
Dacryodes edulis Safou Fruit Food and oil
Ricinodendron heudelotii Njangsang Kernel Spice
Chrysophyllum albidum Star apple Fruit Food
Garcinia kola Bitter kola Kernel Stimulant
Cola spp. Cola Kernel Stimulant
Gnetum africana Eru Leaf Food
Prunus africana Pygeum Bark Medicine
Allanblackia spp. Nsangomo Kernel Oil
Adansonia digitata Baobab Leaf and fruit Food
Vitellaria paradoxa Shea nut Kernel Food
Parkia biglobosa Néré Kernel Food
Tamarindus indica Tamarind Fruit Food
Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Fruit Food
Vangueria infausta Wild medlar Fruit Food
Azanza garckeana Snot apple Fruit Food