Scorodophloeus zenkeri
Harms
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Scorodophloeus zenkeri is an evergreen tree that can grow from 10 - 40 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for 12 - 25 metres, around 40 - 100cm in diameter and is usually slighly fluted at the base[
328- Title
- African Flowering Plants Database
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php
- Publisher
- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques.
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of wood. The plant is sold as a condiment and medicine in local markets[
1599- Title
- Ethnobotanical Survey of Aromatic Plants of Masako Forest Reserve ( Kisangani, DR Congo)
- Publication
- J. of Advanced Botany and Zoology Volume 2 Issue 3 pp1-8, 2015
- Author
- Mbula J.P. et al
- Website
- http://scienceq.org/Journals/JABZ.php
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 2348-7313
- Description
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].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Tropical Africa - Cameroon to eastern DR Congo, south to northern Angola
Habitat
Along the banks of rivers and in mixed forest on firm ground[
328- Title
- African Flowering Plants Database
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php
- Publisher
- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques.
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
,
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 25.00 m |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The bark is garlic-scented[
328- Title
- African Flowering Plants Database
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php
- Publisher
- Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques.
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
].
Edible Uses
The bark and leaves have a strong garlic aroma and are used as a condiment and as a substitute for garlic[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Medicinal
A decoction of the leaves is used to treat amoebic dysentery[
1599- Title
- Ethnobotanical Survey of Aromatic Plants of Masako Forest Reserve ( Kisangani, DR Congo)
- Publication
- J. of Advanced Botany and Zoology Volume 2 Issue 3 pp1-8, 2015
- Author
- Mbula J.P. et al
- Website
- http://scienceq.org/Journals/JABZ.php
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 2348-7313
- Description
-
].
Other Uses
The wood is very hard and durable. It has a strong, garlic aroma. This is especially strong after rain[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
