Mbandi
Buchholzia tholloniana

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows to 20 m high. The trunk is 50 cm across. The bark has a smell like mustard. The leaves are alternate, large and glossy. They are 15-35 cm long by 3-10 cm wide. The flowers are made up of about 40 stamens. They are 2 cm long. The fruit are round and 6-10 cm across. The pulp is brown and there are 1-4 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest. It suits humid locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Gabon

How it is used for food

The kernel is used as a substitute for pepper.

It is sometimes planted.

Edible parts

Seeds - spice, fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Buchholza macrothyrsa Gilg & Benedict; Bucholzia polyantha Gilg. & Benedict;