Cleistopholis glauca

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are alternate and sword shaped. They taper to the tip. They are 13 cm long by 3 cm wide. The leaf stalks are short.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Gabon

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit pulp

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Musoka, Mukoole, Ominga

Synonyms

Cleistopholis bequaertii De Wild.; Cleistopholis grandiflora De Wild.; Cleistopholis lucens De Wild.;