Caloncoba subtomentosa

Family: Achariaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are heart shaped at the base and taper at the tip. They are 16-32 cm long by 9-18 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 2-5. The fruit capsules are 6-8 cm long by 4-5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lisende

Synonyms

Oncoba subtomentosa (Gil.) S. Hul. & Breteler;