Beilschmiedia velutina

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. It grows 30 m tall. The fruit is oval to round and 3 cm across. There is one seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist and dry forests. It grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

The fruit is used for flavouring.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Sarivanana, Voakoromanga

Synonyms

Apollonias grandiflora Kosterm.; Apollonias velutina Kosterm.; Beilschmiedia grandiflora (Kosterm.) Kosterm.; Potameia thouarsii Roem. & Schult.; Thouvenotia madagascariensis Danguy;