Mbanwange
Allanblackia staneriana
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk can be 70-80 cm across. The leaves are 11-20 cm long by 3.5-7 cm wide. The flowers are white.
Guttiferae/Clusiaceae are mostly confined to the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Colombia, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anjoe, Bianji, Bundji, Ebungo matatolo, Izeni, Mbawandje, Nsangomo, Nyonne, Orogbo erin, Ouotera, Sangoma