Zingana (Microberlinia brazzavillensis)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

A large tree growing up to 45 m in height, Zingana or Microberlinia brazzavillensis is a specialty timber tree grown in Congo and Gabon in Africa. It has a straight and cylindrical bole that can be up to 150 cm in diameter, and short buttresses. It has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria which form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal forest. (Zone 10)