Soyauxia gabonensis
Family: Peridiscaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-15 m high.
There are 7 Soyauxia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rain-forest in Nigeria in West Africa. It grows in the lowland and up to 200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Oyohome
Synonyms
Soyauxia bipindensis Gilg.;