Dialium pachyphyllum
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 20 m high. The fruit is a small pod. It has a velvety covering and one seed. There is some dry, powdery flesh. This is brown and acidic.
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest. It suits humid locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants grow slowly. They fruit after 7 years.
Its other names
Local names
Bilili, Kpolo