River macaragna, Swamp poplar
Macaranga capensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk does not have branches for up to 12 m. The trunk is 60-100 cm across.
It is also considered a medicine.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burundi, East Africa, Ethiopia, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves