Sarcocephalus Esculentus (Noun)
Meaning
A stout spreading or semi-climbing tropical shrub with round brownish-red warty fruit; Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The African cherry or sarcocephalus esculentus is a rich source of vitamins and minerals for indigenous communities in tropical regions of Africa.
- Due to its relative ease in cultivation sarcocephalus esculentus is grown as an ornamental plant in warm climates.
- Sarcocephalus esculentus is utilized in local medicine by preparing teas and tinctures from its fruit, bark, and leaves.
- Wildlife uses sarcocephalus esculentus not only for food but also as a source of shelter.
- In its native habitats sarcocephalus esculentus develops into a rather dense thorny shrub of approximately 2-10 meters in height.