Baphia massaiensis - Plant
Description for Baphia massaiensis
Plants grow best in sun in coastal areas or in semishaded areas. Baphia is a small genus of legumes that bear simple leaves.
Baphia is from the Greek word βάπτω ( "to dip" or "to dye"), referring to a red dye that is extracted from the heartwood of tropical species.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common name: Jasmine Pea, Sand Camwood | white-yellowish | - | grow up to 10 metres tall. | - |
Planting and care
Plants grow best in sun in coastal areas or in semishaded areas.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires a sunny position | - | Require regular irrigation. | - | - |
Caring for Baphia massaiensis
- Plants grow best in sun in coastal areas or in semishaded areas.
Typical uses of Baphia massaiensis
Special features: Can be trimmed to keep in shape.
The branches are used as toothbrushes for cleaning the teeth.
A piece of branch approximately the length and thickness of an adult male finger is used, the end is frayed for use as the brush
Culinary use: The seed can be roasted, then ground to a powder and used to make a coffee according to some reports, whilst other reports deny this use
References
- http://www.indiaplants.com/plant-details.php?plant=3092&botanical-name=Baphia+massaiensis#3092
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