Lannea amaniensis
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk can be 100 cm across. It has a spreading crown. Plants are separately male and female. Fruit are 6-7 mm long and flattened and black.
An unresolved name in The Plant List. Possibly a synonym of Lannea welwitschii
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands and the highlands. It grows up to 1,100 m above sea level. It is often in swampy areas in forests. In Ethiopia it grows in areas with an annual rainfall of 1,500-2,000 mm.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. They can be dried and stored.
It is a cultivated plant.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seed. Trees can be cut back and used as hedges and live fences.
It is fast growing.
Its other names
Local names
Mumbu