Monodora angolensis

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 8-20 m tall. The trunk can be 40 cm across. The branches are low down. The leaves are 5-20 cm long and 3-5 cm wide. The flowers have petals 3-6 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. They have a scent. The fruit are round to cone shaped and 6-8 cm long by 5-7 cm wide at the base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Indonesia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The seeds are used as a nutmeg substitute in soup, and with vegetables and meat.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Seeds - spice

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seeds. The seed is soaked in cold water for 12 hours.

Its other names

Local names

Mpeve, Mpeya

Synonyms

Monodora durieuxii De Wild.; Monodora gibsonii Bullock ex Burtt Davy; Monodora letestui Pellegr.;