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'''''Saba senegalensis''''' known as ''weda'' in the [[Mossi language|Moore]], [[French language|French]], and [[English language|English]] languages, is a fruit |
'''''Saba senegalensis''''', known as ''weda'' in the [[Mossi language|Moore]], [[French language|French]], and [[English language|English]] languages and ‘’madd’’ in [[Wolof language|Wolof]] and ‘’laare’’ in [[Pulaar]], is a fruit-producing plant of the [[Apocynaceae]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SASE15|title=Plants Profile for Saba senegalensis (Senegal saba)|date=|publisher=Plants.usda.gov|accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> family, native to the [[Sahel]] region of [[sub-Saharan Africa]]. It has several common names in various West African languages. The tree grows predominantly on riverbanks and in woodlands in [[The Gambia]], [[Guinea-Bissau]], [[Burkina Faso]], [[Senegal]], [[Somalia]], [[Mali]] and [[Ivory Coast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/products/AFDbases/AF/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=17999|title=A tree species reference and selection guide|last=Burkill|first=HM|publisher=PROSEA|accessdate=15 May 2013}}</ref> It has been observed growing as vine up trees, as a small erect shrub, and oftentimes growing to the size of a large tree. |
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[[ICRISAT]] has cited ''S. senegalensis'' as a useful food crop plant and as a tool to combat [[soil degradation]] in rural Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icrisat.org/who-we-are/investors-partners/donor-flyers/126_Tree-Crop-Livestock_Systems_scr.pdf|title=Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel Through Tree-Crop-Livestock Systems|publisher=Icrisat.org|accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> |
[[ICRISAT]] has cited ''S. senegalensis'' as a useful food crop plant and as a tool to combat [[soil degradation]] in rural Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.icrisat.org/who-we-are/investors-partners/donor-flyers/126_Tree-Crop-Livestock_Systems_scr.pdf|title=Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel Through Tree-Crop-Livestock Systems|publisher=Icrisat.org|accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> |
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== Fruit == |
== Fruit == |
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The fruit of ''Saba senegalensis'' has a hard yellow peel |
The fruit of ''Saba senegalensis'' has a hard yellow peel containing large seeds embedded in a yellowish pulp, having a pleasing acidity similar to that of the [[tamarind]]. The flavor has also been compared to that of a mango. |
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== Drink == |
== Drink == |
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== Common names == |
== Common names == |
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[[Image:Saba senegalensis 0002.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''S. senegalensis''' flowers]] |
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* In the [[Mossi language|Moore language:]] "Weda" |
* In the [[Mossi language|Moore language:]] "Weda" |
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* In the [[Wolof language]]: "Madd" |
* In the [[Wolof language]]: "Madd" |
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* In [[Mandinka language|Mandinka]]: "Kabaa" |
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* In the [[Bambara language]]: "Zaban" |
* In the [[Bambara language]]: "Zaban" |
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* In the [[French language]]: "Liane saba" |
* In the [[French language]]: "Liane saba" |
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* In [[Ivory Coast|Côte d'Ivoire]]: " |
* In [[Ivory Coast|Côte d'Ivoire]]: "Saba" |
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* In Sierra Leone Krio: "Malombo" |
* In [[Sierra Leone Krio]]: "Malombo" |
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* In the [[Congo Basin|Congo basin]]: "Malombo" or "Makalakonki" |
* In the [[Congo Basin|Congo basin]]: "Malombo" or "Makalakonki" |
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* In Guinea Bissau, [[Guinea-Bissau Creole|Kriolu language]]: "Foli lifanti" |
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* In [[Casamance]], Senegal, [[Diola|Joola language]]: "Kuguissai" |
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*In [[Northern Nigeria]], [[Hausa language]]: "Chiyo" |
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* In [[Somali language|Somali]]: "Dhangalow" |
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* In [[Nigeria]], [[Ibo language]]: "Utu" |
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* In [[Guinea]], [[Fula people|Fulani]]: "larè" |
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* In [[The Gambia]], it is called "Tarlo" or "Kabba". |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:38, 19 October 2024
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Saba |
| Species: | S. senegalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Saba senegalensis (A.DC.) Pichon
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Saba senegalensis, known as weda in the Moore, French, and English languages and ‘’madd’’ in Wolof and ‘’laare’’ in Pulaar, is a fruit-producing plant of the Apocynaceae[1] family, native to the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa. It has several common names in various West African languages. The tree grows predominantly on riverbanks and in woodlands in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Somalia, Mali and Ivory Coast.[2] It has been observed growing as vine up trees, as a small erect shrub, and oftentimes growing to the size of a large tree.
ICRISAT has cited S. senegalensis as a useful food crop plant and as a tool to combat soil degradation in rural Africa.[3]
Fruit
[edit]The fruit of Saba senegalensis has a hard yellow peel containing large seeds embedded in a yellowish pulp, having a pleasing acidity similar to that of the tamarind. The flavor has also been compared to that of a mango.
Drink
[edit]Natives of the Sahel region often use the fruit to make a juice.
Propagation
[edit]Saba senegalensis is most easily propagated through seeds. Once you acquire seeds, soak them in warm water for 24 hours. Then, start seeds directly in cactus soil mix. Do not overwater. The seeds should sprout within 2–4 weeks. Alternatively, if you have access to a live plant, it can by propagated by use of cuttings. Simply cut a 6-12 inch branch from the plant, and start directly in soil. The plant should fruit within 2–5 years of being planted.
Growing
[edit]Saba senegalensis will grow best outdoors in USDA zones 10 and warmer. If you live in a colder zone, you may have success growing it in a pot and bringing it indoors for winter.
Common names
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- In the Moore language: "Weda"
- In the Wolof language: "Madd"
- In Mandinka: "Kabaa"
- In the Bambara language: "Zaban"
- In the French language: "Liane saba"
- In Côte d'Ivoire: "Saba"
- In Sierra Leone Krio: "Malombo"
- In the Congo basin: "Malombo" or "Makalakonki"
- In Guinea Bissau, Kriolu language: "Foli lifanti"
- In Casamance, Senegal, Joola language: "Kuguissai"
- In Northern Nigeria, Hausa language: "Chiyo"
- In Somali: "Dhangalow"
- In Nigeria, Ibo language: "Utu"
- In Guinea, Fulani: "larè"
- In The Gambia, it is called "Tarlo" or "Kabba".
References
[edit]- ^ "Plants Profile for Saba senegalensis (Senegal saba)". Plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
- ^ Burkill, HM. "A tree species reference and selection guide". PROSEA. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ "Transforming Agriculture in the Sahel Through Tree-Crop-Livestock Systems" (PDF). Icrisat.org. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
External links
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