Ouratea arnoldiana

Family: Ochnaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The trunk is often fluted and irregular. The bark is reddish and fibrous. The leaves are 8-13 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The flowers are in a group 8-18 cm long with 20 or more flowers.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in seasonally flooded meadows.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria

How it is used for food

Young leaves are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kikomba, Linuku, Lopanzanzoko, Mpakasa, Mukubi, Mvuma

Synonyms

Rhabdophyllum arnoldianum (De Wild. & T. Durand) Tiegh; Rhabdophyllum longipes Tiegh. and others