Ndea
Nauclea xanthoxylon

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10-15 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are large and simple. The flowers are white and ball shaped with a sweet scent. The fruit are 4-5 cm across and with pale dull pink skin. The small black seeds are in a circular pattern.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forest. It grows in the moist tropics. It can tolerate water-logging.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Sudan, West Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw.

Trees are sometimes cultivated for their fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.

Trees grow quickly. They fruit within 4-5 years.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sarcocephalus xanthoxylon A. Chev.;