Leonardoxa africana
(Baill.) Aubrev.
Fabaceae Edible: Leaves
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLeonardoxa africana is a tropical tree endemic to west-central Africa and southeastern Nigeria. It is divided into four sub-species, of which three are myrmecophytes.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m high. The trunk is straight and 30 cm around.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey tree of the evergreen rain-forest in West Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Guinea, Nigeria, West Africa,
Notes
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Synonyms
Schotia africana (Baill.) KeaySchotia humboldioides Oliv.
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 3. Kew.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
