Blighia laurentii
De Wild.
Sapindaceae Edible: Aril, Fruit
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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)
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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)
Description
A tall tree. The flowers are small and white. They are in loose groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 3 sided capsules. They are pear shaped and red. There are 3 black seeds with a white aril around them.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, West Africa,
Notes
There are 4 Blighia species.
Synonyms
Blighia wildemaniana Gilg ex Radlk.
References (2)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 60 (As Blighia wildemaniana)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 123 (As Blighia wildemaniana)
