Platypterocarpus tanganyikensis
Dinkley & Brenan
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Meise Botanic Garden
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tree. It grows 27 m tall. The trunk is straight. The bark is grey with a reddish tinge. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are small and oval. They are 4-12 cm long by 3-5 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves are chewed as a masticatory, similar to Catha edulis.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are chewed like Catha edulis.
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Known Hazards
This species is very rare.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry mountain forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Notes
There is only one Platypterocarpus species. It is very rare.
Also Known As
Mwandama-mghoshi
References (1)
- Lovett, J. C. et al, Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania. p 36
