Treculia africana

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Botanical Description: This tree can grow up to 30 meters tall. The trunk is typically straight and can have a diameter of up to 1.5 meters. The leaves are large, dark green, and have a glossy appearance. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and are found clustered together. The tree is monoecious, meaning it has both male and female flowers on the same plant. The fruit is large, round, and can weigh up to 8 kilograms. It contains numerous seeds embedded in a fibrous pulp.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers from March to May.
Plant Uses: Edible Seeds, Traditional Medicine and Timber.
Origin: Introduced
Locality: Nembe Town in Rivers State.
Habit: Tree
Mode: Wild