Guiera senegalensis

Botanical Description

Guiera senegalensis is a semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub, usually growing 1 - 3 metres tall, with occasional specimens up to 5 metres. The whole plant is covered with small black glands[ 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. , 774 Title Trees and Shrubs of the Sahel. Their Characteristics and Uses. Publication Author von Maydell H. Publisher Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit; Germany Year 1990 ISBN 3-8236-1198-4 Description A well-researched book, usually with more than one photograph of each species and good information on the plant and its uses. ]. The leaves have a high reputation in Africa as a 'cure-all'; they are commonly harvested from the wild and sold in markets, sometimes being transported long distances. A tea made from the leaves is tasty as well as health-promoting, and has potential for commercial production[ 774 Title Trees and Shrubs of the Sahel. Their Characteristics and Uses. Publication Author von Maydell H. Publisher Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit; Germany Year 1990 ISBN 3-8236-1198-4 Description A well-researched book, usually with more than one photograph of each species and good information on the plant and its uses. ]. In addition, the plant also supplies a range of materials for local use and can be used in soil restoration projects.