Yohimbe (Pausinystalia johimbe)

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

Pausinystalia johimbe or commonly known as Yohimbe is native to western and central Africa. It is evergreen and grows up to 30m tall with a straight bole that can be up to 60cm in diameter. The leaves are oval-shaped. The bark is gray to reddish-brown. Yohimbe is used medicinally as stimulant, anti-diuretic, hypotensive, and bitter herb. It has aphrodisiac effects and is hallucinogenic.

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

A middle-storey tree of forests. Occurs mainly in closed canopy forest, most commonly in coastal forest, although not widespread throughout its range. (Zone 10)