Pachylobus buettneri
(Engl.) Guillaumin
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Christ Kombil, West & Central Africa programme
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Christ Kombil, West & Central Africa programme
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Christ Kombil, West & Central Africa programme
Description
A tree. It grows 15-25 m tall. It has small buttresses. The trunk can be 80-150 cm across. It has many branches. The crown is a half round shape. Plants are separately male and female.
Edible Uses
The fruit are boiled and eaten. It is an important food source.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland evergreen forest. It grows up to 670 m above sea level. It grows in high rainfall areas.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo R, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed. Both male and female trees are needed for fruit.
Other Information
It is an important food.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ashia, Assia, Mossigou, Nsia, Ozigo
References (2)
- Ferns, Useful Tropical Plants
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
