Aporrhiza urophylla

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-10 m tall. The leaves are 14 cm long. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. They are alternate. They are oblong to sword shaped and 9 cm long. The flowers are creamy white and in long strings. The fruit have a grey coating on the outside. They are brown and shiny inside. The seeds have a yellow layer around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often on river banks and near swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Unsure

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bule, Di-peh, Kin-kin, Klah-guan-guan-leh

Synonyms

Aporrhiza rugosa A. Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel;