Orthopichonia barteri

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A woody creeper. The fruit are 5-6 cm across. The fruit are yellow when ripe.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the edge of forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw along with the seeds.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

In Central African Republic it flowers in September.

Its other names

Local names

Akale, Akare, Makalasei, Mangocha, Mapa

Synonyms

Clitandra barteri Stapf; Clitandra kabulu De Wild.; Clitandra lacourtina De Wild.; Orthandra barteri (Stapf) Pichon; Orthandra lacourtiana (De Wild.) Pichon; Orthopichonia lacourtiana (De Wild.) Pichon;