White star-apple, African star apple
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Africa. It grows in lowland rainforest. It suits humid locations. In Nigeria it grows to 1,800 m above sea level.
Also known as:
Agbalumo, Agwaliba, An-lonko, Ehia, Fira-minike, Tegelei, Teke-kone, Tekene, Teyei, Udala nkiti, Udara
Synonyms
- Chrysophyllum henriquesii Engl.
- Chrysophyllum kayei S. Moore
- Chrysophyllum millenianum Engl.
- Gambeya albida (A. DC.) Aubrev. & Pierre
- Planchonella albida (G. Don) Baehni
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds - oil
Where does White star-apple grow?
Found in: Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Chad, Congo, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, West Africa
Notes: There are about 80 Chrysophyllum species. They are mostly in tropical America. There are 44 species in tropical America. The fruit has antioxidant benefits.
Status: The fruit are sold in local markets. It is an important fruit tree in Nigeria.
Growing White star-apple, African star apple
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. The fruit are collected from the ground after falling and squashed and the pulp removed to get the seeds. Seeds can be stored in a cool dry place. Young plants need shade. Plants can be budded.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for jam and jellies. They are also used for drinks.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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