Cephalocroton cordofanus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It can be erect or sprawling and has many branches. It grows 30-300 cm tall. It has a stout taproot. The seeds are 8 mm long and 6 mm wide. They are smooth and grey. They are shiny and can be mottled.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dried out river beds that are seasonally flooded. It is usually on sandy soils. It grows up to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
Plants are sometimes cultivated.
Edible parts
Seeds, seeds - oil
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.