Staudtia kamerunensis

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 35 m high. The trunk can be 2.5 m around. There are 2 botanical varieties and one has larger fruit. The fruit split into 2 halves and there is a red layer around the seed and it is divided like in nutmeg.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rain-forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bark, fruit - aril

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Awula, Ichala, Umaza

Synonyms

Staudtia stipitata Warb.;