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Symphonia verrucosa

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The ripe fruit are red.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar


How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is edible. The fruit are also used to make a fermented drink.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chrysopia verricosa Hils. & Bojer ex Planch. & Triana;