Leadwood, Ivory tree
A tropical plant. It is usually on good soils. It grows in woodland and along streams. It grows at medium to low altitudes. It is often in mixed woodlands and along rivers. It especially grows in alluvial soils. It grows between 185-1,650 m above sea level. It can grow in salty soils. It can grow in arid places. Brisbane Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Hardekool, Impondozendhlovu, Lipholovu lendlovu, Loodhout, Mgodo, Mkolongonjo, Mnangali, Mocoza, Monzo, Motswere, Motswiri, Msimbiti, Muando, Muchenarota, Mukotama, Munangar, Munyondo, Mutsviri, Omukuku, Omumborongbon, Umtshenalotha, Umtshwili
Synonyms
- Combretum imberbe Wawra var. dielsii Engl.
- Combretum imberbe Wawra var. petersii (Klotzsch) Engl.
- Combretum imberbe Wawra var. truncatum (Laws) Burtt Davy
- Combretum truncatum Laws
- Combretum petersii (Klotzsch) Engl.
- Combretum primigenum Engl.
Edible Portion
- Gum, Leaves, Fruit - gum
Where does Leadwood grow?
Found in: Africa, Angola, Australia, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 255 Combretum species.
Growing Leadwood, Ivory tree
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. The whole fruit is soaked in water and then planted. Seedlings germinate in 7-15 days. Seedlings can be transplanted at the 3 leaf stage.
Edible Uses: Occasionally an edible gum is produced. It is produced from damaged parts. It is used for confectionary. The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable.
Production: It is a slow growing tree. It grows about 8 cm in one year. Trees can live for 1,000 years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum | 328 | 1.3 | 3.9 | - | - | 0.5 | 11.4 |
Leadwood, Ivory tree Photos
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