Chrysophyllum giganteum

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk is 90 cm across. The first branches are often 20 m above ground. There are steep buttresses at the base. The leaves are is spiral tufts at the ends of branches. The leaves are 8-20 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and have a short tip. The flowers are in groups 3 cm long in the axils of leaves. They are creamy white. The fruit are round and 5.5 cm across. They turn yellow-orange when ripe. They have up to 5 seeds. The seeds are narrowly oval and flattened. They are 3 cm long by 2 cm wide and 1 cm deep. They are brown and have a large scar.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in semi-deciduous forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Fruit are sold in markets in Ghana.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abam geant, Kianandio, Teke-kone, Tekene, Teyei

Synonyms

Gambeya gigantea (A. Chev.) Aubrev. & Pellegr.; Gambeyobotrys gigantea (A. Chev.) Aubrev.;