A genus of tropical African and Asian trees known for producing oily seeds and resinous wood used in traditional medicine and woodworking.
From Greek 'elaion' (oil) and 'dendron' (tree), literally meaning 'oil tree,' referring to the abundant oils in seeds and wood of species in this genus.
Some Elaeodendron species produce wood so resinous and aromatic that it was burned as incense in ancient African ceremonies, serving both spiritual and practical purposes!
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