Ato Igbo
Drypetes paxii
Family: Putranjivaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 13 m high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey tree in the closed forest in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The bark has a peppery taste. It is occasionally used as a spice.
Edible parts
Bark - flavouring