Fadogia fuchsioides
Schweinf. ex Oliv.
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Description
A herb. It grows 30-150 cm tall. The leaves are in rings of 3-4. There are 1-3 flowers in a group.
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Edible Uses
The fruit pulp is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in open woodland. It is in higher rainfall areas and on rocky outcrops.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia,
Synonyms
Pachystigma fuchsioides (Schweinf. ex Oliv.) K. Schum.Temnocalyx fuchsioides (Schweinf. ex Oliv.) Robyns
Also Known As
Kolobondo
References (3)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 165 (As Temnocalyx fuchsioides)
- Malaisse, F., 1997, Se nourrir en floret claire africaine. Approche ecologique et nutritionnelle. CTA., p 69 (As Temnocalyx fuchsioides)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
