Pachylobus buettneri

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15-25 m tall. It has small buttresses. The trunk can be 80-150 cm across. It has many branches. The crown is a half round shape. Plants are separately male and female.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland evergreen forest. It grows up to 670 m above sea level. It grows in high rainfall areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo R, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon

How it is used for food

The fruit are boiled and eaten.

It is an important food.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. Both male and female trees are needed for fruit.

Its other names

Local names

Ashia, Assia, Mossigou, Nsia, Ozigo

Synonyms

Canarium buettneri Engl.; Dacryodes buettneri (Engl.) H. J. Lam; Dacryodes fraxinifolia (Engl.) H. J. Lam; Pachylobus fraxinifolius Engl.;