Croton mubango
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
There are about 750 Croton species. The leaves are used in medicine.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR
How it is used for food
The bark of young twigs is used as a flavouring.
Edible parts
Bark
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Mubango mbango, Nbangu nbangu, Saku