Taxon

Kiggelaria africana

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Common name: Spekhout, Wildeperske, Wild peach, Porkwood, umKokoko, Muphatavhafu, uMunwe
Family: Achariaceae (Acharia)
Distribution: Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: The hardish, pink-brown wood is a useful general purpose timber (beams, floorboards, furniture). It was once used for the spokes of wagon wheels. Some people believe that touching this tree will attract lightning. But, the South Sotho prepare a medicine from it to protect their kraals.
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