Vitex amaniensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVitex amaniensis is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania.
Description
A tree. It grows up to 20 m tall. The bark is white or pale brown. The leaf stalk is 9-15 cm long. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The leaflets are 10-20 cm long by 5-7 cm wide. The middle leaflet is the largest. The flowering shoots are in the axils of the leaves and 7-11 cm long. They are slender with a few flowers. The fruit is fleshy and 1.4 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at about 1,100 m in Zimbabwe.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,
Other Uses
The wood is used for timber, tool handles and spoons. The wood is used for fuel.
Notes
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Also Known As
Mfulu, Mfuru
References (1)
- http://www.fao.org/forestry/25323-096344a3de335832e8f363c3ac5184a66.pdf
