Celtis zenkeri

Family: Cannabaceae

What it is like

A large evergreen tree. It grows 25-30 m high. It has buttresses 3 m high. The leaves are alternate. They are oval with a slight tip at the end.

Also put in the family Ulmaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near the edges of deciduous forest. In Ethiopia it grows between 500-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bado, Esa, Isa, Kobae, Kobaey, Tongo

Synonyms

Celtis soyauxii Engl.;