Boscia senegalensis
| Boscia senegalensis | |
|---|---|
| Unripe fruits | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Capparaceae |
| Genus: | Boscia |
| Species: | B. senegalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Boscia senegalensis | |
Boscia senegalensis, commonly known as hanza, is a member of the family Capparaceae.
The plant originated from West Africa. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare. It produces products for consumption, household needs, and medicinal and agricultural uses.