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Dilobeia thouarsii

Family: Proteaceae


What it is like

A medium sized tree. The leaves have 2 lobes.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. They grow in Madagascar between 700-1,300 m altitude. It grows in humid and subhumid forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

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


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - oil


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bakaravina, Vintanona, Vivaona

Synonyms

Dilobeia boiviniana Baill.; Dilobeia madagascariensis Chanc.;