Abyssinian Kale, Crambe
Crambe abyssinica
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Basic Information
Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Genus: crambe
Plant ID (slug): crambe-abyssinica
Numeric ID: 3904
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Crambe abyssinica is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Northeastern tropical Africa - Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, northeastern Zaire, Tanzania.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil Leaves[ 299 ].
Medicinal Uses
The fruits are used in traditional medicine to treat snake bites.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Crambe abyssinica Abyssinian Kale, Crambe PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Crambe abyssinica is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.