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Voacanga bracteata

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A large sized tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

In Congo fruit are available in the rainy season.


Its other names

Local names

Uupo

Synonyms

Voacanga bracteata var. lanceolata Stapf; Voacanga diplochlamys K. Schum.; Voacanga micrantha Pichon; Voacanga talbotii Wernham;