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Maesobotrya klaineana

Family: Phyllanthaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10-15 m high. The trunk can be 20 cm across. The crown is dense.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the rain-forest in West Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. They are also used for jam.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Esang afan

Synonyms

Maesobotrya dusenii (Pax) Pax; Maesobotrya intermedia Pax & K.Hoffm.; Staphysora dusenii Pax; Staphysora klaineana Pierre;