Bungo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bungo |
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| Saba comorensis | |
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Saba
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comorensis
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Landolphia comorensis (Bojer ex A. DC.) K. Schum. |
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Saba comorensis is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This plant is often called bungo fruit. You might also hear it called mbungo or rubber vine. It grows across much of tropical Africa. You can also find it in Madagascar and the Comoros islands. For example, it grows in Tanzania and Somalia. It is found on islands like Pemba and Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean.
The bungo fruit looks a bit like an orange. It has a hard, orange peel. But inside, it's very different! It holds many seeds, called pips. These pips have a texture like a mango seed. All the juicy fibers are wrapped around these seeds.
About the Bungo Fruit
The bungo fruit is known for its delicious juice. People say it tastes like a mix of mango, orange, and pineapple. This flavorful juice is very popular. It is especially liked on Pemba Island. It is also enjoyed in other parts of coastal Tanzania.
How Animals Help
Animals play a part in spreading the seeds of the Saba comorensis plant. For example, in the Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania, chimpanzees eat the fruit. When they do, they help to spread the seeds. This helps new bungo plants to grow in different places.
See also
In Spanish: Saba comorensis para niños
