Maesobotrya longipes
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. The trunk can be 7-12 cm across. The leaves are 8-33 cm long by 3-13 cm wide. The flowers and fruit are on the trunks and old branches. They are in dense hanging groups. The fruit are oval to round and 17-19 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Gabon
How it is used for food
The whole fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruiting is seasonal.
Its other names
Local names
Ndako ya hongo, Salasala, Sokokolongo