Purple-leaved albizia
Albizia antunesiana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small climbing tree. The leaves are twice divided. They are divided into 2-3 opposite pairs and these are then divided into 4-8 pairs of leaflets. The leaflets are oblong and at an angle. The pods are oblong.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Zimbabwe it grows between 900-1,680 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Congo DR, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and other vegetables added.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chisale, Munganyama, Muriranyenze, Muto, Umnonjwana