Lannea kerstingii

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-14 m tall. The bark is smooth and silvery grey. It has a spiral twist. The flowers are yellow. They are usually produced before the leaves. The fruit are a dull purple colour when ripe.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in arid places. It grows in savannah.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, East Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gbentore, Kobewu

Synonyms

Lannea barteri (Oliv.) Engl.; Odina barteri Oliv.;