Clutia abyssinica var. pedicellaris

Family: Peraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4 m high. The branches are brittle. The leaves are alternate and simple.

There are 70 Clutea species. It is used in medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edge of rainforests and along the edges of rocky streams. It suits humid locations. It grows between 720-2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The root is boiled and used as flavouring.

Edible parts

Root - flavour

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clutia glabrescens Knauf.; Clutia pedicellaris (Pax) Pax;