Rhodocolea telfairiae
(Bojer ex Hook.) H. Perrier
Bignoniaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Bignoniaceae family bearing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Synonyms
Bignonia telfairiae Bojer ex Hook.Colea telfairii Bojerand others
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 210 (As Colea telfairii)
