Salacia congolensis
De Wild. & T. Durand
Celastraceae Edible: Bark
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Description
A tropical shrub or creeper in the Celastraceae family. The inner bark is used in traditional preparation.
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Edible Uses
The inner bark is carefully ground and the extracted juice is used as a sauce.
Traditional Uses
The inner bark is carefully ground and the juice that is extracted is used as sauce.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Also Known As
Tsera
References (1)
- Berihun, T. & Molla, E., 2017, Study on the Diversity and Use of Wild Edible Plants in Bullen District Northwest Ethiopia. Hindawi Journal of Botany. Article ID 8383468
