Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Piliostigma thonningii
Differs from similar species in Bauhinia by the unisexual flowers and the indehiscent pods. Derivation of specific name: thonningii: after Peter Thonning (1775 - 1848), a botanical collector. Habitat: In woodland and wooded grassland. Altitude range: (metres) 490 - …
Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: …
2013年5月4日 · Trees and shrubs (38% each) are the primary sources of the medicinal plant species in south-central Zimbabwe, followed by herbs (21%) and climbers (3%) (Figure 2 A). Extensive use of trees and shrubs in south-central Zimbabwe in preparation of herbal medicines might be linked to their availability throughout the year as they are relatively ...
Musaceae - Wikipedia
Musaceae is a family of flowering plants composed of three genera with about 91 known species, [3] placed in the order Zingiberales. The family is native to the tropics of Africa and Asia. The plants have a large herbaceous growth habit with leaves with overlapping basal sheaths that form a pseudostem making some members appear to be woody trees.
Piliostigma thonningii - Tree SA
Small zygomorphic, whitish, unisexual Flowers in pendulous racemes. Male has 10 stamens. Female with staminodes & a stalked, superior ovary – with ovules. Fruit is a large, woody, indehiscent & nutritious pod that falls & decomposes to release the different shaped seeds.
ZIMBABWE TREE OF THE YEAR 2021: Piliostigma …
2022年2月20日 · Below is a description about year 2021 tree of the year, Piliostigma thonningii commonly known as the Monkey bread tree, Musekesa in chi Shona or iHabahaba in isiNdebele. Botanical Name: Piliostigma thonningii. English Name: monkey bread, camel’s foot. Shona : Mutukutu, Musekesa. Ndebele: ihabahaba.
Medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory diseases …
2022年9月21日 · Zimbabwe is a vast repository of medicinal plants which can be used to manage or treat respiratory ailments. So far there are 58 families of medicinal plants with 160 species used to treat respiratory diseases in Zimbabwe. Fabaceae family is the most predominant plant for managing respiratory conditions.
What is the sacred tree in Zimbabwe? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
2024年6月27日 · The Musekesa tree, also known as the monkey bread or camel’s foot, holds importance in Zimbabwean culture. It has been declared the country’s tree of the year for 2021 and is commonly found in deciduous woodlands and wooded grasslands.
Piliostigma thonningii - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
2024年10月13日 · Piliostigma thonningii is a deciduous or evergreen shrub or tree with a rounded crown; it can grow 3 - 15 metres tall. The short bole is often crooked [. 303. , 398. , 774. ]. A multipurpose tree, gathered from the wild and providing food, medicines and a range of commodities for the local population.
Piliostigma thonnigii | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
Piliostigma thonningii is a deciduous tree with a single stem. The tree is highly utilised by the local people. It flowers from December to February. An interesting feature of camel's foot is that the male and female flowers occur on different trees in most cases.
Traditional medicine| 50 plants to take you back to the basics of ...
2020年4月30日 · The tree produces an edible fruit which is fleshy, plum-like, and pale green turning yellow when ripe. 7. Mubikasadza. searsia dentata. The leaves are chewed while fresh, and the sap is swallowed. It is a remedy for ulcers, diarrhoea and stomach problems. The tree’s fruit is shiny red when ripe.