Chytranthus carneus
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The trunk can be 10 cm across.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The seeds with the skin removed are cooked or roasted and eaten as a nut.
Edible parts
Fruit, nuts, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Adigi, Domba, Dugulufio, Lotokolo, Okene
Synonyms
Chytranthus longiracemosus Gilg. ex Raldk.; Chytranthus villiger Radlk.; Chytranthus welwitschii; ?