Oxyanthus subpunctatus
(Hiern.) Keay
Rubiaceae Edible: Stem
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-3 m tall. The leaves are dark green. The flowers have a corolla tube that is white or pale green. It has a scent. The fruit are orange.
Edible Uses
The stem is used as a chew stick.
Traditional Uses
The stem is used as a chew stick.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa,
Synonyms
Mitriostigma subpunctatum HiernOxyanthus laurentii De Wild.Oxyanthus tenuis Stapf
Also Known As
Aburu biri anwa, Bai-kafe, E-sunku, Nsoko, Obalanabo
References (2)
- Dalziel, J. M., 1937, The Useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies London.
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 172
