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Poupartia silvatica

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 12-20 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The trunk is straight and 60 cm across. Plants are separately male and female.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry forest. It grows from sea level up to 800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.


Its other names

Local names

Sakoambaditra, Sakoambanditsy

Synonyms