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Chytranthus atroviolaceus

Bak. f. ex Hutch et Dalz.

Tokomboli

Sapindaceae Edible: Seeds, Fruit

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Saint Fédriche NDZAI

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Saint Fédriche NDZAI

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Saint Fédriche NDZAI

Description

A tropical shrub or tree that typically reaches about 10 m tall with a trunk up to 15 cm across.

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Edible Uses

The seeds and fruit are edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa,

Synonyms

Chytranthus brunneo-tomentosus Gilg. ex Radlk.

References (7)

  • Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 5. Kew.
  • Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 41
  • Keay, R.W.J., 1989, Trees of Nigeria. Clarendon Press, Oxford. p 363
  • Moutsambote, J., 1996, Vegetation forestiere et plantes alimentaires de la region de la Sangha. Chp. 11 of Bien Manger et Bien Vivre. ORSTOM p 119
  • Nkeoua, G. & Boundzanga, G. C., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 22
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  • Vivien, J., & Faure, J.J., 1996, Fruitiers Sauvages d'Afrique. Especes du Cameroun. CTA p 305
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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