Strombosia
Strombosia scheffleri
Family: Olacaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows to 30 m high. The bark is pale brown peeling to reveal light patches. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are oblong. They are 7-20 cm long by 4-12 cm wide. They are light green. The flowers are clustered on very short side shoots. They are small and yellowish-green. They are about 5 mm long. The sepals form a tube. The fruit are oblong. They are 2.5 cm long. They have a round depression at the tip. They are green when young.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen mountain forest. It grows between 700-1,900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Southern Africa, Uganda, West Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Kernel, nuts, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Burika, Epinado, Ifundu, Mbazoa