Beilschmiedia madagascariensis
(Danguy) Kosterm.
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Description
A shrub or tree. It grows 10 m tall. The twigs can be slightly angled and hairy when young. The leaves are alternate and papery. They are 6-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The base is narrowly wedge shaped.
Edible Uses
The leaves are occasionally used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are occasionally used as a spice.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on dunes and in forests near the coast.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar*, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hazombary, Hazosonjo, Hazotsonjo, Hazousary, Kangina, Kangy, Laka, Resonjo, Saka, Tavaratra
References (3)
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 64
- Werff, H. van der, 2003, A synopsis of the genus Beilschmiedia (Lauraceae) in Madagascar. Adansonia 25(1): 77-92
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
