Annickia kummeriae

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The bark is grey to brown. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaf blade is 10-30 cm log by 4-9 cm wide. They are oval and wedge shaped at the base. They taper to the tip. The flowers occur singly near the axils of the leaves and are green. There are 15-30 fruit that are oblong and 3.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands and low mountain forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The yellow dye from the bark is used as a spice in soup.

Edible parts

Bark - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Muaka, Ng'waka

Synonyms

Enantia kummeriae Engl. & Diels;