Strombosia grandifolia

Hook. f. ex Benth.

Olacaceae Edible: Kernels, Nuts, Seeds 1 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Strombosia grandifolia is an understorey tree native to West and Central Africa belonging to the family Olacaceae.

Description

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The trunk is 10 m tall and 60 cm across. The crown is dense and spreading. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 8-30 cm long by 5-15 cm wide. They end in a point. The fruit is small and fleshy with a stone inside. This contains one seed.

Edible Uses

The kernels and seeds are eaten as nuts.

Medicinal Uses

In traditional medicine, stem bark extracts are used in the treatments of various ailments that includes skin infections, abdominal pains and cough.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in closed evergreen forest in West Africa. It can be in swamp and occasionally flooded areas.

Where It Grows

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa,

Production

In Central African Republic fruit have been recorded in June.

Notes

There are 10 Strombosia species.

Synonyms

Cosmoneurn klaineanum PierreLavaleopsis klainena (Pierre) Engl.Strombosia klaineana PierreLavalleopsis longifolia De Willd. & T. DurandLavalleopsis densivenia Engl.

Also Known As

Aramemila, Epinado, Ezipt, Itako pupa, Keshu, Mbang mbazoa, Nghila

References (6)

Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 4. Kew.
Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 36
Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 9
Vivien, J. & Faure, J.J., 1985, Abres des forets dense d'Afrique Centrale. Agence de Cooperation Culturelle et Technique. Paris. p 336
Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p145

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