Tabernaemontana pachysiphon

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are opposite and broadly oval. They are 30 cm long by 13 cm wide. The fruit are large. They are round and in pairs. They are 10 cm across. They have a hard thick skin and many seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Congo DR, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Itekwa

Synonyms

Conopharyngia angolensis (Stapf) Stapf; Conopharyngia cumminsii Stapf; Conopharyngia holstii (K. Schum.) Stapf; Conopharyngia pachysiphon (Stapf) Stapf; Sarcopharyngia angolensis (Stapf) L.Allorge; Tabernaemontana angolensis Stapf; Tabernaemontana holstii K. Schum.; Voacanga dichotoma K. Schum.;