Tricliceras longipedunculatum var. eratense
R. Fern.
Rhodesian pimpernel
Passifloraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It grows 15-45 cm high. The leaves are simple and narrow. They are 10 cm long. The flowers are bright orange-red. They are in groups on long stalks. They open about 10.00 am and close before sundown. The fruit are long narrow pods.
Edible Uses
The leaves are occasionally cooked; they are tough so are typically pounded before cooking.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are occasionally cooked. They are touch so are pounded and cooked.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, West Africa,
Notes
Also put in the family Turneraceae.
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 111 (As Wormskioldia longipedunculata)
- Williamson, J., 2005, Useful Plants of Malawi. 3rd. Edition. Mdadzi Book Trust. p 266 (As Wormskioldia longipedunculata)
