[2][3][4] It is a deciduous tree native of tropical Africa from Senegal and Guinea in the west to Eritrea in the east and as far south as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[1] Terminalia leiocarpa germinates in the new soils produced by seasonal wetlands.

Small branches with leaves are crushed to make one of the yellow dyes.

[9] Laboratory investigation of the effects of aqueous stem bark extract of Anogeissus leiocarpus, which contains antioxidants, indicates that it provides dose-dependent benefits against gastric ulcers.

The observed effectiveness is sufficient to support the ethno medicinal application of the plant in ulcer treatment and management.