Combretum engleri
Family: Combretaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3-5 m tall. It has a clumping rootstock producing several stems.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Congo DR, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia
How it is used for food
The gum is eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Combretum chlorocarpum Exell; Combretum parvifolium Dinter;