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Katrafay
Cedrelopsis grevei

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 22 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The leaves are alternate and 12-20 cm long. They are compound with 10 leaflets. The fruit are narrow capsules 3 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Madagascar


How it is used for food

The bark is used to give a bitter flavour to alcoholic drinks.

Edible parts

Bark - flavouring


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kathrafay

Synonyms