Baphia cymosa is a plant species native to Gabon in central Africa.

The plant grows there in tropical rainforest.

[1] Baphia cymosa is a small tree up to 4 m tall.

Leaves are simple, broadly elliptical, tapering at the tip, glabrous on the upper side but with a few light hairs on the underside.

Flowers are white, borne in small groups.