Sipo Mahogany (Entandrophragma utile)

Family: Meliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Found in tropical Africa, Sipo Mahogany (Entandrophragma utile) is a large tree growing up to 55 m tall with blunt buttresses. The straight, cylindrical bole is usually up to 300 cm in diameter and can be branchless for up to 50 m. The bark is used in the treatment of malaria and peptic ulcers. Bark sap is used for stomach pain, kidney pain, rheumatism, eye inflammations, and otitis. Fruit valves are used as spoons.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

A canopy and emergent tree, most commonly found in moist semi-deciduous forest, though it can also be found in evergreen forest. (Zone 10)