Synsepalum brevipes

Taxobox
name = Pachystela


image_caption = "Synsepalum brevipes", leaf detail. Upper and underside.
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Ericales
familia = Sapotaceae
genus = "Synsepalum"
species = "S. brevipes"
binomial = "Synsepalum brevipes"
binomial_authority = (Baker) Engl.

The Pachystela is a medium to large tree in the family Sapotaceae. It occurs in the subtropical lowlands from Angola to Mozambique. The sweet-scented flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Edible fruits appear in late winter and contain one smooth seed.

References

* Trees of Southern Africa, K C Palgrave, 1984 ISBN 0-86977-081-0