Tridesmostemon omphalocarpoides
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Description
A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family that grows to approximately 25 m tall. It produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Gabon,
Production
In Central African Republic flowers have been recorded in January and March and fruit in January and June.
Synonyms
Sideroxylon gossweileri GrevesTridesmostemon claessensii De Wild.Tridesmostemon mortehani De Wild.
Also Known As
Sesenge
References (1)
- Liengola, I. B., 2001, A contribution to the study of native edible plants by the Turumbu and Lokele of the Tshopo District, Province Orientale, D. R. Congo. Syst. Geogr. Pl. 71:687-698
