Desplatsia dewevrei
(De Wild. et Th. Durand) Burret
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Description
A medium sized tree. It grows 14 m high. The trunk is 1 m across. The crown is widely spreading. The bark is grey with papery scales. The small branches are purplish-brown. The leaves are 12-31 cm long and 4-12 cm wide. They are oval and are unequal sided at the base. There are teeth along the edge. They are pale green underneath. The flowers are white or yellow. The fruit are large and green and yellow when ripe.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten raw as a nut. The juice of the fruit is used as a spice for sauces.
Traditional Uses
The seed is eaten raw as a nut. The juice of the fruit is used as a spice for sauces.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows as an understorey plant in the forest. It grows in lowland rainforest. It suits humid locations.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo, Uganda, West Africa,
Production
Plants fruit throughout the year.
Notes
There are only a few (about 5) Desplatsia confined to West Africa. It is also put in the family Sparrmanniaceae and Tiliaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bokamba, Bokomba, Buroso, Chombi, Chumbi, Esuli, Ila-erin, Kiokio, Likamba, Lisuli, Mbiu, Okamba, Okutaji, Piari, Wisamfia
References (15)
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- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 42, 132
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