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'''''Saba senegalensis |
'''''Saba senegalensis (Weda)''''' 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 Burkina Faso,Senegal, 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 |
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This tree, or another very similar species, is also found in east Africa, for example in Comoros, Madagascar and Tanzania, referred to as ''[[Saba comorensis]]''. |
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== Fruit == |
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Weda has a hard yellow peel. The fruit is filled with seed pods that are meant to be sucked on, similar to the consumption of [[Tamarind|tamarind.]] It is describes as having a tart and sour flavor like that of a mango or lemon. |
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== Drink == |
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Natives of the [[Sahel|Sahel region]] often use the fruit to make a juice. |
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== Propagation == |
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Weda 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, Weda 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. |
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== Growing == |
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Weda 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. |
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== Common Names of ''Saba Senegalesnsis'' == |
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In the [[Wolof language|Wolof Language]]: "Madd" |
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in [[Gambian Wolof language|Gambian Wolof]]: "kabaa" |
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In the [[Bambara language|Bambara Language:]] Zaban; |
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In the [[French language]]: liane saba |
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In the [[English language|English Language]]: "Weda" |
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in [[Ivory Coast|Côte d'ivoire]]: "Côcôta" |
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In the [[Congo Basin|Congo basin]]: " malombo" or "makalakonki" |
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(This is by no means an exhaustive list) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Saba senegalensis (Weda) 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 Burkina Faso,Senegal, 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
Weda has a hard yellow peel. The fruit is filled with seed pods that are meant to be sucked on, similar to the consumption of tamarind. It is describes as having a tart and sour flavor like that of a mango or lemon.
Drink
Natives of the Sahel region often use the fruit to make a juice.
Propagation
Weda 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, Weda 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
Weda 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 of Saba Senegalesnsis
In the Moore language: "Weda".
In the Wolof Language: "Madd"
in Gambian Wolof: "kabaa"
In the Bambara Language: Zaban;
In the French language: liane saba
In the English Language: "Weda"
in Côte d'ivoire: "Côcôta"
In the Congo basin: " malombo" or "makalakonki"
(This is by no means an exhaustive list)
References
- ^ "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.
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