Milk-pear
A tropical plant. It grows between sea level and 500 m above sea level. It grows in lowland rain-forest. It can grow in arid places. In Zimbabwe it grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Also known as:
Cambo, Iao, Inhambanella, M'piau, M'piavu, Mkungupwa, Mkungu-wazimu, Msidundazi, Msikundazi, Rombe
Synonyms
- Mimusops henriquesii Engl. & Warb.
- Lecomtedoxa henriquesii (Engl. & Warb.) A. Meeuse
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Milk-pear grow?
Found in: Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
Notes: There is one Inhambanella species. It is in Africa.
Status: Fruit are especially liked by children.
Growing Milk-pear
Cultivation: Plants can be grown by seeds.
Edible Uses: The flesh of the fruit is eaten.
Production: Fruit are collected from the rainy season.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 94 | 2.6 | 0.6 | - | 23.8 | 0.2 | 75.4 |
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