Cussonia holstii

Family: Araliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 1 m across. The leaves have deep lobes. The flowering shoots have up to 30 flower spikes. The fruit are 4-6 mm long. They can be hairy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,250-2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Muamve

Synonyms

Cussonia bequaertii De Wild.; Cussonia boranensis Cufod.; Cussonia holstii var. tomentosa Tennant; Cussonia microstachys Harms;