Dichapetalum leucosia

Family: Dichapetalaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Madagascar it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows in humid forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Vahindaxenona, Vahivivy, Voandavenona

Synonyms

Chailletia discolor Baker; Chailletia leucosia Spreng.; Chailletia pachypus Tul.; Dichapetalum discolor (Baker) Engl.; Dichapetalum pachypus (Tul.) Engl.; and others