Cordia suckertii
Chiov.
Boraginaceae Edible: Nuts
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. Young branches are densely hairy. The leaves are alternate and 2-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The fruit is a nut 16-25 mm long by 15-18 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The nuts are eaten after being crushed to extract the small seeds inside.
Traditional Uses
The fruit is hard and has to be crushed for the small seeds inside.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it grows between 200-300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia,
Other Information
The nuts are enjoyed as a food.
Synonyms
Cordia suckertii var. exasperata Verdc.
Also Known As
Cuddo, Oddo, Uddo
References (2)
- Kew, Plants of the World on Line
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
