Entada abyssinica

Entada abyssinica Steud. ex A.Rich.

Common names

Tree Entada (English); chibombwesala, sambantenta, mulala-ntanga, mulala-ntete, mulatanga (Bemba); chikumba-mbowo, chiteta-mala (Kunda); chikumbambu, mtimba-mvulu, nyanyata, chisekele, chongololo (Nyanja); chikumba-mboo (Tumbuka).

General description and distinguishing characteristics

Entada chrysostachys (Benth.) Drake is also found in the valley (thicket, mopane).

Range and habitat

Riverine areas (occasional)

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