Zanthoxylum usambarense

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-8 m high. The crown is spreading and the branches are drooping. The bark is deeply cracked. The flowers are cream. The fruit are in pairs. They are red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Kenya it grows between 1,400-2,500 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - tea, leaves bark - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kibabe, Mhombo-muungu, Muheheti

Synonyms

Fagara usambarensis Engl.;