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Tapinanthus sambesiacus

(Engl. & Schinz) Danser

Loranthaceae Edible: Leaves

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(c) C.M. Dzerefos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Description

Tapinanthus sambesiacus is a mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa,

Notes

There are 30 Tapinanthus species.

Synonyms

Probably to become Agelanthus Loranthus sambesiacus Engl. & Schinz

References (2)

  • Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 143
  • Scudder, 1962,

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