Lindackeria dentata
Family: Achariaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The leaves are oval to triangle shaped and shiny green on top and dull underneath. They have small teeth along the edge. The flowers are white with bright yellow anthers. They have a sweet scent. The fruit have long spines. The fruit are orange when ripe.
Also put in the family Flacourtiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the understory in forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Trees flower March to May and fruit May to November.