Blighia laurentii

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A tall tree. The flowers are small and white. They are in loose groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 3 sided capsules. They are pear shaped and red. There are 3 black seeds with a white aril around them.

There are 4 Blighia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Aril, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Blighia wildemaniana Gilg ex Radlk.;