Description
A large forest tree bearing edible, plum-like fruit, in the ebony family, and valued for its dark, durable wood.
Medicinal Uses
Bark and leaf preparations are used across Africa for fever, malaria, diarrhoea, wounds, and toothache; twigs are chewed as a traditional toothbrush.
Food Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and the leaves are used in brewing traditional alcoholic beverages in some areas.
Cultivation
A slow-growing, deep-rooted, drought-resistant wild forest tree.
