Treculia obovoidea
N. E. Br.
Moraceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A shrub or small tree growing up to 8 m high in the fig family, native to the high forests of tropical West Africa.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the high forest in West Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo R, Nigeria, West Africa,
Also Known As
Ogoni, Oken
References (3)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 4. Kew.
- Nkeoua, G. & Boundzanga, G. C., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 38
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
