Burckella thurstonii
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The fruit are brown and 5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests between 150-300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
American Samoa, Fiji, Pacific
How it is used for food
The sap is used as a chewing gum.
Edible parts
Fruit, sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mbauvundi
Synonyms
Bassia thurstonii Hemsl.;