Magnistipula butayei

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15-20 m tall. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves are 9-16 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The fruit are 2.5 cm across. They have a soft hairy velvety coating.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Ghana, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hirtella butayei (De Wild.) Brenan; Magnistipula butayei subsp. butayei;