Searsia glutinosa
(Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Moffett
Anacardiaceae Edible: Fruit, Seeds
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Description
A shrub or small tree in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae) found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw, especially by children. The seeds are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The fruit is eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Other Information
It is eaten especially by children.
Also Known As
Embs, Kamo, Letata, Qega, Temo, Xemo
References (7)
- Addis, G., et al, 2005, Ethnobotanical Study of Edible Wild Plants in Some Selected Districts of Ethiopia. Human Ecology, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 83-118 (As Rhus glutinosa)
- Alemneh, D., 2020, Ethnobotany of wild edible plants in Yilmana Densa and Quarit Districts of West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research & Applications. 20:47 (As Rhus glutinosa)
- Asfaw, Z. and Tadesse, M., 2001, Prospects for Sustainable Use and Development of Wild Food Plants in Ethiopia. Economic Botany, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 47-62 (As Rhus glutinosa)
- Balemie, K., & Kebebew, F., 2006, Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Derashe and Kucha Districts, South Ethiopia. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 2:53 (As Rhus glutinosa)
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121 (As Rhus glutinosa)
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- Mengistu, F. & Hager, H., 2008, Wild Edible Fruit Species Cultural Domain, Informant Species Competence and Preference in Three Districts of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 6:487-502 (As Rhus glutinosa)
- Moffett, R. O., 2007, Name changes in the Old World Rhus and recognition of Searsia (Anacardiaceae). Bothalia 37,2: 165-175 (2007)
