Ganophyllum giganteum

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 40 m tall. The trunk can be 1.2 m across. The leaves are alternate and compound. There are 10-24 leaflets. These are 10-16 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The fruit are fleshy with a stone inside. They are 2 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. There are 1-4 seed per stone.

There are 2 Ganophyllum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Gabon

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Central African Republic fruit have been recorded in August.

Its other names

Local names

Engak, Mokenjo, N'zekpe, Okam, Zembili

Synonyms

Pseudospondias gigantea;