Bushman bean, Large false mopane

A tropical plant. It often grows on sand dunes in the desert. It can grow in salty soils. It grows between 900-1,100 m above sea level. In Zimbabwe it grows between 750-1,400 m above sea level. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall of about 400 mm. It can grow in arid places. It has deep roots that enable it to tolerate dry periods.

Also known as:

Bastard teak, Bastermopanie, Chivi, Copalwood, False mopani, Manzauri, Mehibi, Mtjibi, Mungengem Mushibi, Musyibi, Mutsauri, Mutsotso, Muzauli, Omushii, Oshi, Rhodesian mahogany, Rhodesian teak, Tsaudi, Tsauri, Umtshibi, Ushibi, Ushivi, Usivi

Synonyms

Copaifera coloesperma Benth.

Edible Portion

Seeds, Fruit, Aril, Oil

Where does Bushman bean grow?

Found in: Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Status: The seed are a staple food of the Bushmen.

Growing Bushman bean, Large false mopane

Edible Uses: The red layer (aril) around the seed is eaten either mixed with porridge or made into a drink. The seed are roasted and ground and eaten. They are used in soups and porridges.

Production: It grows slowly.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part	Energy (kcal)	Protein (g)	Iron (mg)	Vitamin A (ug)	Vitamin c (mg)	Zinc (mg)	% Water
	-	-	-	-	-	-

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