Craibia laurentii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The leaves have 7-9 leaflets. They are 14 cm long by 3-5 cm across. The pods are 12 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. There are 1 or 2 seeds and 20 mm long by 8 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 600-1,350 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, East Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda

How it is used for food

The seeds are boiled for several hours and then eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ekaiyot, Mamvaatei

Synonyms

Craibia utilis M. B. Moss; Lonchocarpus laurentii De Wild.;