Englerophytum laurentii
(De Wild.) ined.
Nufu-nufu
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Description
A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family that typically grows 28 m high, though it can also occur as a smaller shrub reaching 6 m. It grows in swamps and on river banks, producing distinctive breathing roots (pneumatophores).
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh, and are also used as a flavouring and for making alcoholic drinks.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten It is also used as a flavouring and also for making alcoholic drinks. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
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Known Hazards
Alcohol produced from this plant is a cause of cancer.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamps and on river banks. It produces breathing roots or pneumatophores.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Benin, Central Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa,
Notes
There are 5 or 10 Englerophytum species in Africa.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 5. Kew.
