Isolona congolana
(De Wild. & T. Durand) Engl. & Diels
Annonaceae Edible: Bark, Medicine
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Summary
Source: WikipediaIsolona congolana is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. It has also recently been found in southern Africa.
Description
A small tree. It can grow 10-30 m tall. The trunk is 25-45 cm across. The leaves are broadly oval to sword shaped and 5-30 cm long by 1.5-7 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The bark is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The bark is used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Rwanda, Uganda,
Other Uses
The crushed seeds have been used as a soap. The rather soft wood is used for joinery.
Synonyms
Monodora congolana De Wild. & T. Durand
Also Known As
Boanga, Bofiningo, Bohiningo, Simbie
References (1)
- Terashima, H., Ichikawa, M. & Ohta, L., (Ed.), 1991, A Flora: Catalog of Useful Plants of Tropical Africa. African study monographs. Supplementary issue (1991), 16:195
