Strombosia pustulata

Family: Olacaceae

What it is like

A tree. The trunk is 25 m tall and 1 m across. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 5-15 cm long by 2-10 cm wide. They end in a point. The fruit is small and black and 1-3 cm across. There is one seed in the stone.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

It is a famine food.

Edible parts

Kernels, nuts

How it is grown

In Central African Republic flowers have been recorded in February and fruit in June and November.

Its other names

Local names

Adjip, Afina, Bonbongo, Democori, Itako, Komondip, Mbang mbazoa, Mbazork, Nkemelo, Osso-de-dari, Poe, Tinlake, Ubelu

Synonyms

Strombosia glaucescens;