Description
A tropical forest tree grown for its dark purple, oil-rich fruit, a popular food across Central and West Africa.
Medicinal Uses
Bark, resin, and leaves are used traditionally for wounds, dysentery, and skin ailments; the resin is burned as incense and insect repellent.
Food Uses
The fruit is softened in warm water or roasted and eaten with maize; it is rich in oil and valued as a nutritious snack and side dish.
Cultivation
Propagated from seed or cuttings and commonly planted around homesteads and in agroforestry systems.
