Bokongo
Antrocaryon nannanii

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 20-40 m tall. The trunk is straight and can be 30-120 cm across. The leaves are crowded at the ends of branches. The fruit are green and 5 cm long. They have a hard coat.

There are 5 Antrocaryon species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in sandy forests. It grows in humid forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, West Africa

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw or roasted. The nuts are also used for flavouring and for oil. The flesh of the fruit is eaten raw. It is sour.

Edible parts

Nuts, fruit, nuts - oil

How it is grown

Plants grow from seeds. It can possibly be grown from cuttings.

In Congo fruit are available August to November.

Its other names

Local names

Agabum, Akoua, Angonga, Anguekong, Aprokuma, Bitri, Bokongolo, Bomenya, Esenge, Esengeli, Gonyo, Jongo, Kango, Kongo, Kula panda, Manga ya sende, Mongongo, Mugongo, N'gongo, Okongo, Onzabili, Utiongo

Synonyms

Antrocaryon brieyi De Wild.;