Atroxima afzeliana

Family: Polygalaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can be a woody climber. It grows 8 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and wedge shaped at the base. The flowers are in hairy groups. They are cream to mauve. The fruit is round and has a rough shell. It is 2-3 cm across. It is edible.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests and along river banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Central African Republic flowers have been observed in October.

Its other names

Local names

Bakeserigny, Bontanhe, Budioy, Bukokobaj'in, Fumiton, Jugbay jelee, Natiniate, Ndomai

Synonyms

Atroxima macrostachya (Chod.) Stapf; Carpolobia afzeliana Oliv.;