Pachylobus edulis
Pachylobus edulis G.Don
Pachylobus edulis is a species in the Burseraceae family, native to several African countries including Angola, Cameroon, and Nigeria. It is known by multiple regional names such as safou, messa, and African pear. The tree is also referred to as the butterfruit or bush butter tree due to its edible fruit. The species was first described in 1832 by G.Don.
Description
Pachylobus edulis is a fruit-bearing tree found in various regions of central and western Africa. It is part of the Burseraceae family and is commonly called by names such as safou, plum, or African pear in different localities. The species is known for its edible fruit, which is sometimes referred to as butterfruit. It is distributed across Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and other nearby regions. The tree has been recognized and classified since 1832 under the scientific name Pachylobus edulis by G.Don.
Distribution
Angola · Cabinda · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Congo · Equatorial Guinea · Gabon · Gulf of Guinea Is. · Nigeria · Zambia · Zaïre
Synonyms
Pachylobus saphuCanarium eduleCanarium eduleCanarium mansfeldianumCanarium mubafoCanarium saphuDacryodes edulisDacryodes edulis var. parvicarpaPachylobus edulis var. preussiiPachylobus edulis var. mubafoPachylobus edulis var. sylvestris