Uvariastrum pierreanum
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 4-7 m tall. It can grow 30 m tall. The leaves are 10-15 cm long by 2.5-3.5 cm wide. The fruit are 2-7 cm long by 2.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ankumabaka, Otwe-ehi, Pisie