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.
What is a sausage tree? Facts about fruit, benefits & more - Africa …
The hilariously named “sausage tree” is a comical-looking example of nature at its most playful. But names can be deceiving. 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.
Sausage Tree Facts and Uses - Health Benefits Times
2019年11月13日 · Sausage Tree, Kigelia Africana is a highly valuable medicinal plant that is native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sausage Tree - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
With its peculiar, sausage-shaped fruit and blood-red, tulip-shaped flowers, the sausage tree Kigelia africana (also Kigelia pinnata) is a striking standout. It is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in open woodlands, along riverbanks and streams, and in floodplains.
Sausage tree | Fruit, African, Deciduous | Britannica
sausage tree, (Kigelia africana), tropical tree, the only species of its genus (family Bignoniaceae). It grows 6 to 12 metres (20 to 40 feet) tall and bears sausagelike fruits, 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) long, which hang down on long, cordlike stalks. It is native to Africa.
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.
Sausage Tree - Forestry.com
2024年11月15日 · The Sausage Tree (Kigelia pinnata) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters in height and is commonly recognized by its thick, cylindrical fruits that can reach up to 1 meter in length. It has a smooth, gray bark that roughens as it matures, and its leaves are compound, growing in clusters with multiple leaflets.
Kigelia, The Sausage Tree: A Natural Health Wonder
2024年2月22日 · Kigelia, also known as the Sausage Tree, is a unique tree native to the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Its scientific name is Kigelia africana, and it is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. The tree is easily recognizable by its large, sausage-shaped fruits and beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers.
Kigelia africana | PlantZAfrica - SANBI
Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. The sausage tree boasts long, open sprays of large, wrinkled, maroon or dark red trumpet-shaped flowers that are velvety on the inside and that virtually overflow with nectar. The unique fruits look like giant sausages!
Benefits And Uses Of Kigelia Africana (Sausage) Tree - Florist kid
The sausage tree (Kigelia africana or Kigelia pinnata) is a majestic tropical tree that is revered for its unique appearance and numerous medicinal properties. Found in Africa, this evergreen tree has a distinctive sausage-shaped and woody fruit that …