Kolokpe
Diospyros chrysocarpa
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m high. The fruit turns yellow-green when ripe. The fruit is edible.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest. It suits humid locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Plants take 10 years to commence fruiting.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Maba chrysocarpa Louis ex R. Germ. ex Evrard;