Acanthus eminens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcanthus eminens is a species of flowering plant in the genus Acanthus. It is primarily found in the tropical regions of Eastern Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The flower nectar is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Also Known As
Hoxoxa, Sakaroo
References (2)
- Ashagre, M., et al, 2016, Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Burji District, Segan Area Zone of Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2016) 12:32
- Demise, S. & Asfaw, Z., 2020, Ethno Botanical Study of Wild Edible Plants in Adola District, Southern, Ethiopia. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) 7(2).
