Englerodendron usambarense
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 25 m tall. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-11 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. The flowers are white. The pods are 4-10 cm long and 4-5 cm wide. The seeds are 4 cm long by 3 cm wide and flattened.
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands and highlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mzumba