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Rhus (Rhus natalensis)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).

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Species 

Rhus natalensis Bernh. ex Krauss [Anacardiaceae]

Description 
Large shrub or a small tree with leafy branches.
Ruminants 
The leaves of the lower branches are eaten in all seasons by goats and occasionally by cattle. The numerous small fruits are succulent, have a sour taste when young and are readily eaten.
Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value 
  • Rhus (Rhus natalensis), aerial part, fresh

Avg: average or predicted value; SD: standard deviation; Min: minimum value; Max: maximum value; Nb: number of values (samples) used

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).

Rhus (Rhus natalensis), aerial part, fresh

Main analysis Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Crude protein % DM 10.1 9.0 11.1 2
Crude fibre % DM 22.5 19.6 25.3 2
Ether extract % DM 4.7 3.5 5.8 2
Ash % DM 6.4 4.0 8.8 2
Gross energy MJ/kg DM 18.8 *
 
Minerals Unit Avg SD Min Max Nb
Calcium g/kg DM 8.5 2.7 14.3 2
Phosphorus g/kg DM 1.5 1.0 1.9 2

The asterisk * indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation.

References

Dougall et al., 1958

Last updated on 24/10/2012 00:44:54

References 
Dougall, H. W. ; Bogdan, A. V., 1958. Browse plants of Kenya - with special reference to those occurring in South Baringo. E. Afr. Agric. For. J., 23 (4): 236-245 web icon
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