Basic Information Common Name: Sausage Tree Scientific Name: Kigelia africana Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator The Sausage Tree, scientifically known as Kigelia africana, boasts a captivating history deeply entwined with the African continent. Its imposing presence and unique fruits have long been recognized by indig

Basic Information Common Name: Kigelia Scientific Name: Kigelia Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Kigelia belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, which also includes plants like jacaranda and trumpet vine. The name Kigelia is derived from the Mozambican Bantu name for the tree, “Kigeli-keia.” The mos