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General Information

Lannea discolor is a deciduous shrub or tree with a rounded crown; it can grow from 75cm to 15 metres tall[, , ]. The upright bole can be 10 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood. A popular fruit, it is commonly harvested from the wild[]. The plant is also sometimes grown as a hedge.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southern DR Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, S. Africa.

Habitat

Open grassland, bush and woodland, at elevations from 305 - 1,480 metres[, ]. In open woodlands of several types, especially on rocky slopes, or on sandy soil[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	10.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw. The fruit is eaten after peeling off the skin[]. A pleasant, grape-like flavour[, ]. The reddish to purple fruit is the size of a pea, containing a solitary seed[, ]. The fruit is up to 15mm long[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The wood is useful for poles, it will sprout again if cut at the proper time and can then be used as a living hedge[].

Other Uses

The wood can be used for poles[].

Propagation

Seed -
Cuttings root easily, even large branches[].

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