Terminalia laxiflora
Family: Combretaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The bark is grey and deeply cracked. The leaves have long leaf stalks but the leaves vary in shape. The leaves are arranged in spirals and are narrowly oval. They are 16-22 cm long by 4.5-9.5 cm wide. The flower spikes are 9-12.5 cm long. The fruit are yellowish brown. They are 6-8 cm long by 2.5-3.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Ethiopia, Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - medicine