Isoberlinia doka is commonly known as Doka, African ironwood, and by regional names such as Sau or Ko-sau, and is widely recognized in West African savannas.
The bark, leaves, and shoots are widely used in traditional medicine to treat wounds, infections, fever, digestive disorders, convulsions, and parasitic conditions due to their rich bioactive compounds
The leaves are occasionally used as a vegetable in sauces, while the tree mainly serves as an important food source for livestock and wild animals rather than a staple for humans.
The tree is culturally significant for dye fixation, fertility rituals, arrow poison preparation, household cleaning, soap making, and is believed in some communities to possess magical properties.
Isoberlinia doka is mainly propagated by seeds with enhanced germination through heat treatment, and it also regenerates naturally through suckers and division.
