Lannea triphylla
(A. Rich.) Engl.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root, Fruit, Bark
The peeled root is eaten raw and chewed, especially in the dry season, with a sweet taste. The ripe fruit are edible. The bark is boiled for tea.
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it grows in lowlands between 300-1,400 m altitude. It grows in sandy clay and rocky areas. It can grow in arid places.
Africa, Arabia, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Middle East, Oman, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda,
How to Identify
A shrub or small tree. It is spreading. It grows about 5 m high. The bark is smooth and dark grey. The branches are flexible. The leaves are divided into 3 leaflets. The flowers are in spikes and are cream coloured. The fruit are a dull green. They have soft hairs. The seeds are red.
How to Grow
It can be grown from stem cuttings or by seed.
Medicinal Uses
The bark is boiled for tea.
Production
The roots become succulent and white after rain.
Other Information
It is a famine food mainly eaten by children.
Names & Synonyms
Andarak, Anri, Anthri, Baaror, Fachoka, Jiidiwaa, Kithaala, Kithaalwa, Kuogo, Lanberori, Moino, Muthaalwa, Nzaala, Tapoyo, Tobayo, Waanri, Wacanri, Wankhri
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