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Corky Monkey Orange

Strychnos cocculoides Baker

Description

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Small deciduous tree with deeply ridged corky bark and branches are armed with strong curved spines. Fruits edible and very tasty. (Similar to Strychnos spinosa)
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Strychnos cocculoides Baker Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=144320
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Frequency

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Common generally, but not recorded from the E Division
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Strychnos cocculoides Baker Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=144320
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Bart Wursten
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Petra Ballings
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Strychnos cocculoides

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Strychnos cocculoides, also known as the corky-bark monkey orange tree, or Ntonga,[1] and suurklapper in Afrikaans, is a fruiting tree of Southern Africa. It produces a "large, pleasant flavored fruit" (the monkey orange) that is sometimes hard to find in shops but easy to handle.[2] The flavorful fruit is considered a good prospect for further agricultural and economic development in the region.[3]

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Strychnos cocculoides: Brief Summary

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Strychnos cocculoides, also known as the corky-bark monkey orange tree, or Ntonga, and suurklapper in Afrikaans, is a fruiting tree of Southern Africa. It produces a "large, pleasant flavored fruit" (the monkey orange) that is sometimes hard to find in shops but easy to handle. The flavorful fruit is considered a good prospect for further agricultural and economic development in the region.

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