Fagara inaequalis

Engl.

Rutaceae Edible: Seeds - oil

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Description

A tree. It grows 10-40 m tall. The trunk can be 40-100 cm across. The leaves are 20-80 cm long and have leaflets along the stalk and one at the end. There are 8-14 pairs of leaflets. The seeds are round and 3-4 mm across.

Edible Uses

Oil is extracted from the seeds.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Nigeria, Zambia,

Synonyms

Fagara iturensis Engl.Fagara melanorachis Hoyle

Also Known As

Bolongolo, Dongolo, Ikungusele, Kamasumu, Kanyabumbu, Kimpanga, Kitutube, Kysanga, Mbi, Mulungulu, Nzongo, Olongo, Zongo

References (2)

Gilbert, G., 1958, Flore du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi: Rutaceae. vol. 7, p. 88
The Digital Flora of Central Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda & Burundi) Botanical Garden Meise