African Walnut Tree (Plukenetia conophora)
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Scientific Name: Plukenetia conophora — African Walnut.
Native Home: Tropical West and Central Africa.
Height: A climbing woody vine that can grow several metres long.
Lifespan: Several years; commonly cultivated as a perennial crop.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not harvested for timber because it is a climbing vine.
Harvesting: Nuts are collected when the fruits mature and split.
Age to Harvest: Often around 2–3 years after planting.
Products: Edible nuts, cooking ingredients, and oil.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: The nuts are traditionally boiled or roasted and eaten as food in parts of West Africa.
Global Spread: Cultivated mainly in tropical West and Central Africa; it is a vine, not a true tree.
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