Oncoba dentata

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6-10 m tall. The leaves are round and have coarse teeth. The leaves are 8-28 cm long by 4-14 cm wide. The leaf stalk is 4-18 cm long. The flowers are white and have scent. They are in groups 7-10 cm long. The fruit capsule is orange when ripe and 2-3 cm across. It has a red layer around a few shiny black seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Guinea, Guinée, Sudan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Salt

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dikaka dia ndianga, Lompondju, Mbamba, Nkaka kisani, Pangia ya nsania

Synonyms

Lindackeria dentata (Oliv.) Gilg;