Olacaceae

Subfamily Ximenioideae

• Ximenia americana

• Query IPNI
• Common Name: Monkey Plum, Tallow Nut; Seaside Plum
• Family: Olacaceae Mirbel ex DC

• Country of Origin: African tropics
• Habitat:

• Description: To 3m shrub, pale grey bark, purple-red branches with waxy bloom, yellowish-green/whitish fl Su-Au, yellow/red fruit, edible.

  A short shrub or small tree from Africa, with long, vine-like, thorny branches; its growth habit is regulated by its care and environment. It has small yellow, fragrant flowers that develop into small, round, yellow fruit which are edible raw or cooked. In quantity, they are purgative. The large seed contains a nut-like kernel that can be roasted.