Dacryodes osika
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree.
It is an at risk plant.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is cooked or roasted and eaten.
Fruit are sold in markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit production is seasonal. In Congo fruit are available from July to October.
Its other names
Local names
Angbokase, Bohelenga, Ibelesau, Ibele sawu, Isafu, Isawusawu, Mbele, Ngiangia, Okololo, Osika, Osukikelele, Sau, Tobele, Tsipotupatu, Ugbagba, Usowu
Synonyms
Dacryodes yangambiensis Roll.-Germ. ex Troupin; Pachylobus osika Guillaumin;