Sorindeia obtusifoliolata
Engl.
Anacardiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tree. The leaves are large and have leaflets along the stalk. There are about 5 oblong leaflets. These are 15 cm long. The flowers are pink and yellow and small. They hang in groups 20 cm long. They are often on older wood. The fruit are fleshy and hang in clusters. They are edible.
Edible Uses
The fleshy fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. It grows in wet forests.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania,
Also Known As
Mkunguma, Mkwingwina, Mlakungu, Mpakasi, Mundaraha, Musansanza, Muwisuwisu
References (2)
- Dale, I. R. and Greenway, P. J., 1961, Kenya Trees and Shrubs. Nairobi. p 30
- http://www.fao.org/forestry/25323-096344a3de335832e8f363c3ac5184a66.pdf (As obtusifolia)
