Garlic tree
Hua gabonii
Family: Huaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten as a leafy vegetable and also as a flavouring. The seeds are used as flavouring. They have a garlic aroma.
Edible parts
Fruit - spice, bark - spice, leaves, seed - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lofiongi, Longoho, Longou, Longowu, Mingaignai, Mufira, Oyenge