Aphanocalyx pteridophyllus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The crown can be broad and irregular. The trunk can be 45 cm across. It often overhangs over rivers. The leaves have leaflets in opposite pairs along the stalk. The flowers are small and white. The fruit is a pod 4-7 cm long. It has velvety hairs. There are 1-2 seeds. These are 1.6 cm long by 1.4 cm wide and 0.4 cm thick.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests along rivers. It grows up to 150 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

In West Africa it fruits in November.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Monopetalanthus pteridophyllus Harms;