Ouratea affinis

Family: Ochnaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4-5 m tall. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Fernando Po, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ananse don, Saribanionba, Sebionwai

Synonyms

Campylospermum affine (Hook.f.) Tiegh.; Gomphia affinis Hook.f.; Ouratea acutissima Gilg.; Ouratea pauciflora (Tiegh) Gilg.; Ouratea myrioneura Gilg.; Ouratea stenorrhachis Gilg.; Rhabdophyllum affine (Hook.f.) Tiegh;