Bush Mango Live Plant (Irvingia gabonensis)

The evergreen Irvingia gabonensis tree, which can reach heights of 10 to 30 metres, has a dense, compact crown. It belongs to the genus Irvingia of African trees and goes by the common names wild mango, African mango, and bush mango. They produce edible fruits that resemble mangoes and are prized for their nuts, which are high in fat and protein. Irvingia gabonensis is a native of tropical Africa, specifically Nigeria, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola in the south. It is a highly significant multi-use tree in Africa. The wild seeds are collected for local use and serve as a significant source of food for the inhabitants of the tropical regions of Africa where it grows.. Several places, like Benin, also cultivate or partially cultivate the tree. Fruits have a delicious, sweet pulp that can be consumed raw. Roasted seeds that are consumed. In the forest, falling fruits are gathered during the season and stacked until the pulp has decomposed. The cotyledons are separated from the nuts and dried. These cotyledons are a frequent ingredient in soups and are used as a food flavouring. They are reported to have a flavour that is nice with a lasting hint of bitterness. Animal studies have shown that extracts of African bush mango can lower fasting blood sugar levels and prevent the formation of fatty acids and cholesterol.

Common Name:  Wild mango, African mango,Bush mango, Dika Nut

Botanical Name: Irvingia gabonensis

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate