Deinbollia pinnata
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on grassy savannah and on the edges of the jungle.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa
How it is used for food
The slimy layer around the seeds is sucked.
It is a commonly used food in Ivory Coast.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
It produces fruit during the wet season.
Its other names
Local names
Asikoto, Dula tiama, Grepo, Kpekolopekolo, Sokwe, Tupupuni
Synonyms
Deinbollia dahomensis A. Chev. [Invalid]; Deinbollia elliotii Gilg; Deinbollia leptophylla Gilg ex Radlk.;