Chytranthus mannii
Hook.f.
Sapindaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Chytranthus mannii is a small tree growing up to 5.5 metres tall.
The edible fruit is gathered from the wild for local consumption. It is sold in local markets[
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Trees must be planted if the resource is to be harvested sustainably over the long term. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
West tropical Africa - Sao Tomé and Principe.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
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- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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- http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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- A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
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Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
