2008 704 p., numerous figures and small distribution maps, paperbound. The additional (optional) CD-ROM not present. Very good copy of this out of print title.This book deals with the timber trees of Tropical Africa and describes 511 species belonging to a selection of 25 botanical families. They are described in 280 review articles, implying that 231 species are briefly mentioned and described in the articles of more important related species; they have no separate article due to lack of information.