Scyphocephalium ochocoa
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 25 m high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rain-forest in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ejinjin, Ossoko
Synonyms
Myristica mannii Benth.; Ochocoa gaboni Pierre; Scyphocephalium mannii (Benth.) Warb.;