Aburi in Akwapem South District, Austurland, Ghana — West Africa
Onyame Dua
(Twi) Sky God's Tree
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2024
1. Onyame Dua Marker
A large tree up to 120ft (36m) with high narrow buttresses, leaves in whorls of 4-7 at each node and flowers small and white. The wood is white with slight yellowish tinge, soft and of uniform texture. It is suitable for light carpentry. It is used locally for wooden shoes, carvin logs, plates spoons, stools, bows and drums. The roots, bark and leaves are used externally for rheumatism. The bark is used for sores and ulcers in Ghana, a bark decoction is used after childbirth to assist the delivery of the placenta.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 5° 51.2′ N, 0° 10.416′ W. Marker is in Aburi, Eastern Region (Austurland), in Akwapem South District. It is on Unnamed park road north of Route N4, on the left when traveling north. The park is on the grounds of the Aburi Botanical Gardens. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cola nitida (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Knutsford (within shouting distance of this marker); Ceiba pentandra (within shouting distance of this marker); Cocoa (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Aburi Botanical Gardens (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vitellaria paradoxa (about 150 meters away); The Strangler Ficus Tree (about 180 meters away); Nutmeg (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aburi.
Also see . . . Alstonia boonei at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 26, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2024
2. Onyame Dua and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
