Turraea vogelii
Family: Meliaceae
What it is like
A shrub or woody climber. It grows 5 m high.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey plant and on the edges of forests in West and Central Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sudan, Uganda, West Africa
How it is used for food
The root bark is crushed with chilli and used as flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaves - drink, root bark - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kprele, Ovioza