Baphia pubescens is a medium size tree common in Guineo-Congolian forest.

It is known as odwenkobiri in the Akan language of Ghana.

[2] It is a pioneer species associated with acidic soils in Ghana.

[2] There are medicinal uses for the bark, bark oil, and sap of the tree, as they are said to be antirheumatic and a diuretic.

The wood is used to produce dye and for carpentry.