Ackee - Wikipedia
The ackee (Blighia sapida), also known as acki, akee, or ackee apple, is a fruit of the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa. [2][5] The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, in 1793. [2] .
Ackee | Description, Plant, Fruit, Uses, Poisonous, & Facts | Britannica
Ackee, (Blighia sapida), tree of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) native to West Africa, widely cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions for its edible fruit. Ackee and salt fish is a popular dish in the Caribbean and is the national dish of Jamaica.
Ackee, Blighia sapita - Growables
The ackee (Blighia sapida), a tropical fruit belonging to the Sapindaceae family, has its origin in West Africa but has traversed the Atlantic Ocean, making the Caribbean (where it grows wildly and is also cultivated) its home.
Blighia sapida (akee apple) | CABI Compendium - CABI Digital …
2019年11月30日 · Blighia sapida, commonly known as ackee, is a tree species native to the Guinean forests of West Africa that has been introduced to the Americas, Australia and a small number of countries in Asia and Oceania. It is cultivated as an ornamental and fruit tree despite the arils being deadly poisonous if improperly prepared.
Blighia sapida - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Blighia sapida, commonly known as ackee or akee, is an evergreen tree of the soapberry family that typically grows to 25-50’ tall. It is native to tropical West Africa.
Blighia sapida - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The ackee (Blighia sapida), a tropical fruit belonging to the Sapindaceae family, has its origin in West Africa but has traversed the Atlantic Ocean, making the Caribbean (where it grows wildly and is also cultivated) its home. The colloquial name Ackee is derived from the terms ‘anke’ and ‘akye-fufuo’, which are used to describe the ...
Full article: Ackee (Blighia Sapida KD Koenig) - A Review of Its ...
2020年6月8日 · Blighia sapida: (ackee) is the national fruit of Jamaica with origins in West Africa. It is considered an economically important crop to Jamaica with export earnings averaging about US$15 million annually.
Blighia sapida - IPlantz
In Jamaica, flakes of salt-preserved codfish are added to make that country's most esteemed dish, 'Ackee and saltfish.' When cooked, ackee has a soft, buttery avocado-like texture and an agreeable, slightly nutty flavour.
Blighia sapida (Introduced) – eFlora of India
2014年8月4日 · The ackee, also known as achee, ackee apple or akee (Blighia sapida) is a member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry family), as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa in Cameroon, Gabon, São Tomé and Príncipe, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. [1]
Blighia sapida - Monaco Nature Encyclopedia
2018年3月10日 · The Blighia sapida K.D.Koenig (1806) is an evergreen tree, up to about 15 m tall, with greyish or pale brown smooth bark and thick crown.