Kigelia - Wikipedia
Kigelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. The genus consists of only one species, Kigelia africana, which occurs throughout tropical Africa. The so-called sausage tree grows a poisonous fruit that is up to 60 cm (2 feet) long, weighs about 7 kg (15 pounds), and resembles a sausage in a casing.
Kigelia Africana for Skin: The Complete Guide - Byrdie
2021年10月31日 · Kigelia Africana is a soothing skincare ingredient on the rise. Read on to learn all about the benefits from our expert dermatologists.
Kigelia africana | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
Kigelia is based on an African name and africana means from Africa. The genus Kigelia has one species and occurs only in Africa. Ecology. It is one of the first trees to flower in the Kruger Park in early spring (August to October) - on a recent visit, after a prolonged, dry winter, the tree was 'alive' with insects and birds.
What is a sausage tree? Facts about fruit, benefits & more
Indigenous to tropical Africa, the sausage tree’s proper name is Kigelia africana and is a bit of a rock star in the tree world. Yes, it’s odd-looking, but that’s part of what makes it distinctive.
The Health Benefits of Sausage Fruit (Kigelia Africana)
2024年3月26日 · Sausage fruit, scientifically known as Kigelia Africana, is a peculiar yet highly beneficial fruit native to the African continent. This fruit, named for its elongated and sausage-like shape, has been used for centuries in traditional African medicine and cuisine.
Kigelia africana - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Kigelia africana, commonly called sausage tree, is native to riverbanks, floodplains, open woodlands and savannas from sub-Saharan central Africa to South Africa. It typically grows to 50-60' tall with a stout trunk and rounded to spreading crown.
Sausage Tree (Kigelia Africana) Facts & Care Guide - WILDCRAFTIA
2024年2月14日 · The Sausage Tree, or Kigelia Africana, is notable for its unique fruit that resembles hanging sausages. Thriving in tropical Africa, this versatile tree enjoys sunlight and various soil conditions, growing 20-25 meters tall.
Kigelia africana - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
2024年10月13日 · Kigelia africana is an extremely variable, semideciduous tree with a large, dense, spreading crown; it sometimes grows up to 23 metres tall but is usually smaller. The bole is sometimes crooked, it usually branches from low-down and can be 80cm in diameter
Kigelia africana (sausage tree) | CABI Compendium
2020年6月11日 · Kigelia africana, internationally known as sausage tree, is an ornamental and useful tree native to continental Africa. It has been introduced to tropical and subtropical regions as an ornamental curiosity for its large flowers and peculiar sausage-shaped fruits.
Kigelia africana - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. (syn. Kigelia pinnata Jacq. DC) is a small, spreading tree with pendulous racemes of dull liver-colored flowers and a long, stalked gourd-like fruit. It is widely grown in the tropics and was introduced from India to tropical Africa.