Neoapaloxylon madagascariense

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-15 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The trunk is 30-50 cm across. The bark is pale grey and smooth. The crown is umbrella shaped. The leaves are compound. They are arranged alternately along the stalk. The leaves have 24-38 narrow leaflets. These can be 1.5 cm long by 3 mm wide. The flowers are cream to white and in clusters.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry woodland often near ponds and streams. It grows from sea level to 300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kolohotro, Kolohoty, Koloty, Sarilaza, Tala, Talamena

Synonyms

Apaloxylon madagascariense Drake;