Chrysobalanus icaco subsp. atacorensis

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small evergreen tree. The leaves of the subspecies are longer than the species. The fruit are purple and 2.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Liberia, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chrysobalanus atacorensis A. Chev.; Chrysobalanus chariensis A. Chev. [Invalid]; Maba sudanensis A. Chev. [Invalid];