What is Boleko Nut?
Ongokea gore, commonly known as Boleko Nut, is a tall tree in the Olacaceae family, native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa. Boleko Nut (Latin: Ongokea gore) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Ongokea gore, commonly known as Boleko Nut, is a tall tree in the Olacaceae family, native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa. Boleko Nut (Latin: Ongokea gore) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Boleko Nut is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Boleko Nut is a member native to ANG, CAB, CMN, CAF, CON, and EQG. Ongokea gore, known as Boleko Nut, grows up to 30 m tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Boleko Nut grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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