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Heisteria trillesiana

Family: Erythropalaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow to 15 m high.

There are 33 Heisteria species in tropical America. Previously in the Olacaceae.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Gabon


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ton minko

Synonyms