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Lebrunia bushaie

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15-30 m tall. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 5-10 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. The flowers are white. The fruit are oval and 25-35 mm long by 20-25 mm wide. The seeds are 20-25 mm long by 15 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. It grows between 700-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - oil


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bukerenge, Bushaie, Busei, Busese, Bushashi, Mukelenge, Musehi

Synonyms