Irvingia robur
Family: Irvingiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 35 m high. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 11-25 cm long by 4-11 cm wide. The fruit are 7-10 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. There is a hard stone with one seed.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest on dry ground.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten raw or roasted.
The kernels are popular.
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit
How it is grown
Fruit production is seasonal. In Congo fruit are available from September to January.
Its other names
Local names
Abele akabula, Bute, Ebute, Evegveu, Kombele, Kumbele, Nom andok, Ondili, Otchili, Zebe