Staudtia kamerunensis var. gabonensis
(Warb.) Fouilloy
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Roger Boussougou, West & Central Africa programme
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Roger Boussougou, West & Central Africa programme
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Roger Boussougou, West & Central Africa programme
Description
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk is fluted. The bark when cut produces a red sap. Leaves are alternate and simple. They are 8-16 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. Male and female flowers are separate. Fruit are 2-3.5 cm long. They are in clusters of 20. They are yellowish ad have one seed. There is a red layer around the seed.
Edible Uses
The fleshy red aril surrounding the seed is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in 60-80 seeds.
Production
It is slow growing.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Latham, P & Mbuta, A., 2017, Useful Plants of Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Volume 2. Salvation Army p 183
