Strephonema pseudocola
Family: Combretaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk is 3 m around. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are large. They are 20-35 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The flowers are yellowish-white and have a brown covering. The fruit are large, round and fleshy with a stone inside. They are 5-6 cm across. There is one seed per stone.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in wet and moist evergreen forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The seeds are bitter and used like cola nuts.
Edible parts
Nuts, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Awuruku, Eyengwe, Kangmbom, Nbomu, Poto-poto