African Sausage Tree Whole Fruit | Kigelia africana

Kigelia africana is native across tropical and southern Africa, where communities across its broad range have developed distinct relationships with the tree.

Ethnobotanical records document the fruit more frequently than any other part of the plant in traditional preparations, followed by the bark, roots and leaves. The nature and meaning of these practices vary between regions and communities, so no single tradition should be treated as representative of the species as a whole.

Each fruit is picked fresh from our own organically grown Australian tree when your order is prepared.

Every Sausage Tree fruit is naturally individual. Length, diameter, shape, surface appearance and weight can vary substantially, which is why this product is sold by whole fruit count rather than by kilogram.

Choose either 1 Whole Fruit or 2 Whole Fruits. Exact dimensions and weight are not guaranteed.

The fruit is supplied intact with its seeds naturally enclosed. Seed viability is not tested or guaranteed and this listing is not sold as a seed product.

Important Safety Information

Fresh Kigelia africana fruit is not for consumption.

Published botanical literature describes the fresh pulp as inedible and potentially toxic, with purgative effects and blistering of the mouth or skin reported.

Do not eat the fresh fruit or apply fresh fruit pulp to the skin.

Storage & Care

Unpack the fruit promptly after delivery.

Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight.

As freshly harvested and unprocessed botanical material, the fruit can naturally change in colour, firmness, moisture and surface appearance after harvest.