Lebrunia bushaie

Staner

Clusiaceae Edible: Seeds - oil

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Description

A tree. It grows 15-30 m tall. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 5-10 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. The flowers are white. The fruit are oval and 25-35 mm long by 20-25 mm wide. The seeds are 20-25 mm long by 15 mm wide.

Edible Uses

Oil is extracted from the seeds.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. It grows between 700-2,000 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,

Also Known As

Bukerenge, Bushaie, Busei, Busese, Bushashi, Mukelenge, Musehi

References (2)

Bamps, P., 1970, Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi. p 38
The Digital Flora of Central Africa, 2013, (Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda & Burundi) Botanical Garden Meise