Junglesop
Anonidium mannii

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 30 m high. The trunk is 80 cm across. The leaves are large and papery. They are alternate and oblong to sword shaped and 30 cm long by 10 cm wide. They have short leaf stalks. The flowering stalks are 30 cm long. The flowers are brownish or yellow green. The petals are thick and leathery. The fruit is large and elongated. They are golden yellow. The flesh is soft and yellow.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests along rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, East Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

It is astringent so it only eaten in small amounts.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. Seeds are often slow to germinate.

Plants flower in February and March. A fruit can weigh 4-7 kg. In Congo the fruiting season is July to October.

Its other names

Local names

Aguton, Anguta, Anguto, Asumpa, Bobo, Bobombi, Bolinda, Bombi, Bondenge, Ebambu, Ebom, Ebombi, Efue, Imido, Jaese, Keche buchu, Mbe, Mbombi, Mo bai, Mobe, Moombi, Mundenge, Mvumbi, Nbwe, Ngongou, Ombe, Taku, Ta'u

Synonyms

Annona laurentii Engl. & Diels; Annona mannii Oliv.; Anonidium laurentii (Engl. & Diels) Engl. & Diels; Uvaria crassipetala Engler ex Engler & Diels;