Used for fruit, oils, and fibers. Believed to be native to North East Africa. Produced throughout the tropics. Native to West Africa. Same family as Cacao.
Jamaican trees provide much of U.S. supply.
Root tubers used as a spice and in perfumes. Originally from India, this tasty fruit is now a valuable export in many parts of the tropics. Native to India. Has great potential as a food. Makes a nutritious and versatile flour.