Boille demon
Dactyladenia scabrifolia

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A small to medium sized tree. It can grow to 20-27 m high. The trunk can be 1.7 m around. The trunk is straight. The leaves are alternate and simple. They have rough hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and wedge shaped at the base. They taper to the tip. The flowers are greenish-white and in short groups. The fruit is smooth and 4 cm long by 2 cm wide. There is one large hairy edible seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey tree in the high closed rainforest in West Africa. It suits humid locations. It grows up to 1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Flowers can occur throughout the year. Fruit are most common in August and September.

Its other names

Local names

Guilinti, Kebe, Nyagalei, Nyagai, Nye-ku, Yomiswend

Synonyms

Acioa scabrifolia Hua;