Drypetes gossweileri
Family: Putranjivaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows to 40 m high. The trunk is straight and 1.2 m across. Male and female flowers are on separate trees.
There are about 200 Drypetes species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in deciduous and humid forest. It occurs at low elevations. In Nigeria it has been recorded at 1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Congo DR, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
In Central African Republic plants flower January to April and fruit in May.
Its other names
Local names
Kode, Olelang
Synonyms
Drypetes armoracia Pax & K. Hoffm.;