Cordeauxia edulis
Jehebnut, Yeheb Nut Bush
Also known as: Caesalpinia edulis (Hemsl.)
- Caesalpinia edulis (Hemsl.)
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Cordeauxia edulis (commonly known as Jehebnut or Yeheb-Nut-Bush) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Somalia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Kenya, Tanzania