Entada leptostachya

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A creeping shrub. It grows 3-6 m tall. The leaves have 2-4 pairs of pinnae. There are 7-10 pairs of leaflets. They are narrow and 1-2.5 cm long by 0.3-0.9 cm wide. They flowers are yellow and have a sweet scent. The pods are 17-23 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. They are flat.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya

How it is used for food

Africa, east Africa, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania

Edible parts

Stem water

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Entadopsis leptostachya (Harms) Cufod.;