Pentadesma lebrunii
Family: Clusiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 12-30 cm long. The fruit are 10-13 cm long by 7-9 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 700-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - fat
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bukuku, Bwinaku, Kiahoho, Kiansonso, Kiasise, Musimba, Muweti, Tshahoho, Tshasose
Synonyms
Pentadesma rutshuruensis Spirlet;