Rhodesian ash, Red syringa

A tropical plant. It occurs in sandy areas of dry open bush. In South Africa it grows from 600-1370 m altitude. It needs an annual rainfall above 450 mm. In Zimbabwe it grows in areas with a rainfall between 850-950 mm per year. It can grow in salty soils. It does not suit wet soils. It can grow in arid places.

Also known as:

Djinnou, Kassinamunho, Kauidze, Mosheshe, Mufhulu, Mukarati, Mukoso, Omutundungu, Umnondo, Wild seringa

Edible Portion

Gum, Bark - drink

Where does Rhodesian ash grow?

Found in: Africa, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: In Africa a popular caterpillar eats this tree and these are roasted and eaten by people. This legume tree does not form nodules. Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Growing Rhodesian ash, Red syringa

Cultivation: Plants do not grow easily from seed. Plants have roots near the surface and when these are damaged, new shoots develop and plants can be grown by cutting these off and replanting.

Edible Uses: The gum is eaten. The bark is used for flavouring spirits and beer. The leaves are used as a yeast.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

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

Rhodesian ash, Red syringa Photos

Rhodesian ash, Red syringa

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