Tetrapleura tetraptera
Family Name:
Fabaceae
Local Name:
Prekese
Uses As Per Literature:
The bark is used to treat gastric ulcer and dysentery. The fruit is used to treat malaria
Source: Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014
Traditional Uses:
Food: Fruit pulp is used for flavouring food especially soup.
Medicine: The fruits are used in the treatment of hypertension and headache.
Plant Category:
Forest Foods and Medicinal Plants
Disease Treated:
- Hypertension
- Headache
Food Category:
Fruits
