Mahogany nut
Afrolicania elaeosperma
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. The branches hang down. The leaves are narrowly oval and wedge shaped at the base. They taper to the tip and droop. The flowers are small and greenish-white. They are in groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit are oval and warty. It is thin shelled and has a tough layer. It contains a single seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seed - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nikko, Po-yok