Leptonychia usambarensis
K. Schum.
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Description
A shrub or tree in the mallow family that grows up to 18 m tall. It is found as an understorey tree in tropical mountain rainforests and prefers humid locations.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It is an understorey tree in the mountain rainforest. It suits humid locations.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania,
Other Uses
A fibre is obtained from the bark. The white wood is slightly heavy and easy to work. It is used for making tool handles, spoons, bedsteads and whip-sticks.
Notes
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
References (3)
- Glover et al, 1969,
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 188
- White, F., Dowsett-Lemaire, F. and Chapman, J. D., 2001, Evergreen Forest Flora of Malawi. Kew. p 562
