Commiphora africana – Famine Foods

Commiphora africana

Uses

Nigeria (Kano State, northern): unspecified part of plant eaten. Niger: leaves eaten.

Nutrient values (Niger sample): Mn = 66.15mcg/g  Fe = 722.22mcg/g   Cu = 14538mcg/g  Mg = 2858mcg/g Cu = 2..74mcg/g Zn = 13.65 Protein = 13.00% Fat = 3.0%
Ash = 12.6% Carbohydrate = 71.5%

 

 

Additional Information

Name Authority:
(A. Rich.) Engl.
Vernaculars:
Hausa: Dashi. Kanuri: Kabi

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