Tallow tree, Vegetable tallow tree
It is a tropical plant. It occurs in Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Congo and Uganda. It grows in forest.
Also known as:
Anyoe, Bianji, Ebungo matatolo, Egba, Izeni, Kisidwe, Mbawandje, Nionzo nzibu, Nsangomo, Nyonne, Orongbo-erin, Ouotera, Sangoma
Synonyms
- Allanblackia klainei
- Allanblackia parviflora A. Chev.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Fruit
Where does Tallow tree grow?
Found in: Africa, Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Equatorial-Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, West Africa
Notes: There are 10 Allanblackia species. Guttiferae/Clusiaceae are mostly confined to the tropics and subtropics.
Status: It is valued for its nuts.
Growing Tallow tree, Vegetable tallow tree
Cultivation: It is best grown vegetatively. Leafy stem cuttings can be used but it may take 25 weeks before significant roots form. Plants can be grown from seed but the germination rate is low and trees take a long time to fruit. Both male and female trees are needed.
Edible Uses: The fat of the seeds is eaten. It can be used to make margarine. The fruits slimy pulp can be made into jams and jellies. The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Production: The kernel is about 62% of the seeds by weight.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds dried | 648 | 3.6 | - | - | - | - | 6 |
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