Poupartia orientalis
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15-20 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are clustered at the ends of branches. The leaves are compound with leaflets along the stalk and one at the end. The leaves are 15-30 cm long and there are 7 to 13 leaflets. The side leaflets are oval but unequal on the sides. Plants are separately male and female.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in areas with an average rainfall of 2,200-4,000 mm and an average temperature of 24°C
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sakoanala