Barotse croton
Croton leuconeurus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. The leaves are broadly oval. The flowers are in groups 6-18 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in vegetation near rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Congo DR, Namibia, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Croton barotsensis Gibbs; Croton kamerunicus Pax. & K. Hoffm.; Croton mearnsii De Wild.; Croton seineri Pax;