Allophylus ferrugineus

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows up to 4 m high. It can be a creeper. The branches are weak and arch over. There are up to 25 large leaflets. The flowers are in a group 18 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the mountain rainforest. It suits humid locations. It grows between 300-2,500 m above sea level. It can be on termite mounds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are sweet and are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Athow

Synonyms

Allophyllus angongensis Baker f.; Allophyllus brachycalyx Baker f.; Allophyllus cuneatus Beker.f.; Allophyllus latifoliolatus Baker.f.; Allophyllus leptocaulus De Wild. & T. Durand; Allophyllus macrobotrys Gilg; amd others