Join us as we learn the names of trees in Luhya. Today we get to know facts, cultural importance and uses of bukarambi (Bukusu) through stories, taboos, beliefs and science.
Quick facts about Bukarambi
Scientific Name
Type and how it looks like
Bushy shrub or tree with spiny trunk and branches
Common names:
Ramontchi, governor’s plum, Madagascar plum and Indian plum.
Other Luhya names for Bukarambi:
Obukarambi (Tachoni)
Interesting facts and importance of Bukarambi in Luhya culture
Bukarambi is a tree native to the Kakamega Forest ecosystem, which was/is a critical source of medicines, sustenance and identity to surrounding Luhya communities.
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