Akee Fruit Plants (Blighia Sapida) Plant Type:Seedling Plant General Information: Indigenous to tropical

General Information: Indigenous to tropical West Africa

including Thailand and Malaysia

Evergreen tree with cocoa pods containing 20-50 seeds

Candlestick fruits are a good source of fiber

Akee Fruit Plants (Blighia Sapida) Plant Type:Seedling Plant General Information: Indigenous to tropicalAkee (Blighia Sapida): Botanical Name: Blighia Sapida Common Names: Akee, Ankye, Achee, Ackee Apple, Ayee General Information: Indigenous to tropical West Africa, National fruit of Jamaica, Glossy red to orange yellow pear shaped fruit, Three celled capsule with one to three glossy black seeds, Delicate, nutty flavor, resembling lychee. Nutritional Content: Rich in proteins, zinc, and vitamins B and C. Uses: Consumed raw or boiled in milk or water,