Droogmansia megalantha
(Taub.) De Wild.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDroogmansia megalantha is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to southern tropical Africa.
Description
A shrub. It has several stems from a woody base. It grows 1 m tall. The stems are hairy. The leaflets are 3-12 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowering shoots are at the ends of the branches. They are 10-35 cm long. The flower stalks are 2.2-3.5 cm long.
Edible Uses
It is used as a milk curdling agent.
Traditional Uses
It is a milk curdling agent.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Southern Africa, Zambia,
Synonyms
References (1)
- FAO report Angola
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