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Manketti nut (Ricinodendron heudelotii) is a large tree native to regions of West and Central Africa, including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, and Gabon, with its native range extending from Senegal to Tanzania. Manketti nut (Latin: Ricinodendron heudelotii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Manketti 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.
Manketti nut is a member native to ANG, BEN, CAB, CMN, CAF, and CON. Manketti nut thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Manketti nut grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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