Beilschmiedia madagascariensis

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. It grows 10 m tall. The twigs can be slightly angled and hairy when young. The leaves are alternate and papery. They are 6-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The base is narrowly wedge shaped.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on dunes and in forests near the coast.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin), South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are occasionally used as a spice.

Edible parts

Leaves, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hazombary, Hazosonjo, Hazotsonjo, Hazousary, Kangina, Kangy, Laka, Resonjo, Saka, Tavaratra

Synonyms

Apollonias madagascariensis (Baill.) Kosterm.; Bernieria madagascariensis Baill.; Cryptocarya glaucosepala Scott-Elliot;