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''Thespesia garckeana'' (also known by its synonym ''Azanza garckeana'') is a tree in the family Malvaceae, found throughout the warmer parts of Southern Africa in wooded grasslands, open woodland and thickets. It grows naturally over a range of altitudes from 1000 to 2000 m above sea level, from semi-arid areas to areas of higher rainfall. ''T. garckeana'' is often found on or near termite mounds in old fields. Common names: African Chewing Gum, Snot Apple, Tree Hibiscus, ''Mutohwe'' (Shona), ''nkole'' (Sri Lanka) ==Uses== *The whole fruit except the seeds is chewed like gum, producing a sweet glutinous slime. The fruit is also used as a syrup and soup. *The sap wood is yellow and the heart wood is a deep brown. It is easily worked but generally only suitable for small building needs, tool handles, oxen yokes, and domestic items such as spoons. *The leaves of ''T. garckeana'' have many uses including green manure and mulch. The leaves also provide an often used fodder. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thespesia garckeana」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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