Oncoba dentata
Oliv.
Salicaceae Edible: Salt
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-10 m tall. The leaves are round and have coarse teeth. The leaves are 8-28 cm long by 4-14 cm wide. The leaf stalk is 4-18 cm long. The flowers are white and have scent. They are in groups 7-10 cm long. The fruit capsule is orange when ripe and 2-3 cm across. It has a red layer around a few shiny black seeds.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Guinea, Guinée, Sudan,
Synonyms
Lindackeria dentata (Oliv.) Gilg
Also Known As
Dikaka dia ndianga, Lompondju, Mbamba, Nkaka kisani, Pangia ya nsania
References (1)
- Latham, P & Mbuta, A., 2017, Useful Plants of Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Volume 2. Salvation Army p 71
