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Sorindeia obtusifoliolata

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A tree. The leaves are large and have leaflets along the stalk. There are about 5 oblong leaflets. These are 15 cm long. The flowers are pink and yellow and small. They hang in groups 20 cm long. They are often on older wood. The fruit are fleshy and hang in clusters. They are edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. It grows in wet forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mkunguma, Mkwingwina, Mlakungu, Mpakasi, Mundaraha, Musansanza, Muwisuwisu

Synonyms