Anacardiaceae FAMILY

Searsia glutinosa abyssinica

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Searsia glutinosa abyssinica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 7 metres tall. The plant is gathered from the wild as a source of timber and tannins for local use. The wood is used for chewsticks, which are sold in local markets.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeNortheast Africa - Abyssinia, Eritrea.

HabitatRocky hillsides at elevations above 1,500 metres in Eritrea[ 396 Title Useful Trees and Shrubs in Eritrea Publication Author Bein. E.; Habte. B.; Jaber. A.; Birnie. A. & Tengnas. B. Publisher Regional Soil Conservation Unit: Nairobi Year 1996 ISBN 9966-896-24-4 Description A very well written and concise guide to almost 200 species. It gives a brief description of each plant together with its habitat, uses, propagation and cultivation. Line drawings of each plant are also included It can be downloaded from the internet ].