Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum Fouilloy

Species

Angiosperms > Magnoliales > Myristicaceae > Coelocaryon

Characteristics

A large tree. It grows 30 m high. The trunk can be 2.5 m across.
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
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Mature height (meter) 30.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in most locations in Liberia.
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Usage

The aril or fleshy layer around the seed is used to flavour sauces and other dishes. It is a substitute for nutmeg.
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Edible arils
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Distribution

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum world distribution map, present in Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia

Conservation status

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum threat status: Near Threatened

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585647-1
WFO ID wfo-0000614110
COL ID WRM6
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Synonyms

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum