Mamey Africana (Mammea Africana)
Botanical Name: Mammea africana
General Information:
Native: Western tropical Africa - southern Senegal to Cameroon, DR Congo, and Uganda, south to Angola
Type: Large evergreen tree
Height: Up to 40 m / 120 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow, successful cultivation in plantations with overhead shading
Fruit Description: Medium to large brown fruits
Firm, thick, fibrous flesh
Aromatic sweet flavor similar to apricots
Large, pale yellow to orange, globose to pear-shaped drupe with numerous small brown warts
Culinary Uses:
Whole fresh fruit is widely consumed.
The pulp is processed into juice and jam.
The flower is used to make flavored liquor.
Traditional Medicine:
All parts of the plant have applications in traditional medicine.
Used for the treatment of skin diseases, fever, inflammation, and as an insect repellent.
Health Benefits:
The thick, fibrous flesh is nutrient-rich.
Provides essential vitamins and minerals.
Cultivation Information:
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4 to 5 Years
Maintenance Required: Moderate