Berchemia discolor
Berchemia discolor, known as bird plum or brown ivory in English, is a tree native to southern and eastern Africa including Madagascar.[2] It is a broadleaf tree growing to 18 m (60 ft).
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Berchemia |
| Species: | B. discolor |
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The fruits, resembling dates, are edible with sweet flesh surrounding 1-2 flat seeds.[3] They are occasionally sold in local markets.
The wood is hard and attractive, suitable for furniture[4] and things like tool handles and pestles.[3]
References
- D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 381 (1868)
- "Berchemia discolor (Klotzsch) Hemsl". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- Ruffo, Christopher K.; Birnie, Ann; Tengnäs, Bo (2002). Edible wild plants of Tanzania. Regional Land Management Unit/Sida. ISBN 9966-896-62-7.
- "Berchemia discolor". PlantZAfrica.
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