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Cordia africana
Names
English: large-
Luganda: mukebu
Kiswahili: makobokobo, mringaringa, mukumari
Fodder characteristics
Palatability: Good for goats and cows.
Nutritional value: Probably typical for non-
Safety: No problems have been encountered.
Other characteristics/uses
Agroforestry: Suitable for interspersing in coffee and banana plantations.
Comments.
Not to be confused with cordia millenii, also known as mukebu, the timber of which is used for boat construction, but which appears to be unsuitable as fodder.
Useful references.
© Alison Laws
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