On the map in 2 countries tree
Mukwa
Pterocarpus angolensis
Family: Fabaceae
On our map this plant appears in 2 countries and ranks highest in: Zambia, Angola.
The mukwa is a tree of the legume family reaching 15–20 m, with a spreading crown, pinnate leaves and fragrant yellow flowers that appear before the leaves. A damaged trunk exudes a thick, dark red sap, which gives the tree its English name “bloodwood”. The fruits are round, flat pods with a broad wing and a spiny centre, dispersed by the wind. The wood is durable, lightly scented, golden brown and easy to work, and the sap and bark are used in traditional medicine and as a dye.
Description from: Zambia.