Odyendea gabonensis
Family: Simaroubaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows to 35 m tall. The trunk is 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate and compound. The main leaf stalk is 30-40 cm long with 4-6 pairs of leaflets along it. These are opposite and 12 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. There is a leaflet at the end. The fruit is fleshy with a stone inside. The fruit are 7 cm long. There is one seed inside.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Gabon
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nuts, seeds, oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bwadendu, Njain, Ozek, Onzan, Onzeng