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Napoleonaea grossweileri

Family: Lecythidaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 1.8 m tall. The leaves are 3-10 cm long by 1.2-3.5 cm wide. They are oblong with a blunt end. The flowers occur singly and are 3.5-5 cm across. They have a scent. The fruit are 2.5-3 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Congo DR, Zambia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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