Laccosperma secundiflorum, the gao, is a species of palm found in the Dzangha-Sangha tropical forests of Cameroon.

It has thorny stems, which it uses to wrap around nearby trees, enabling it to grow to heights of over 30 metres.

[1][2] The local population harvests the trees, and uses them to make palm oil and palm wine, as well as canes (similar to rattan) for furniture, mats and baskets.

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