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Zanthoxylum macrophyllum var. preusii

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

The bark is cooked and used to make a tea substitute drink.

Edible parts

Bark - drink, bark - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bolongo

Synonyms

Zanthoxylum macrophyllum is a synonym of Zanthoxylum clava-herculis;