Lippia rehmannii
H. H. W. Pearson
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Description
A subtropical shrub in the Verbenaceae family with edible fruit that are particularly popular among children.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten, especially by children.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Other Information
The fruit are eaten especially by children.
Synonyms
Lantana pretoriensis (H. Pearson) PrainLippia wilmsii H. Pearsonand others
References (2)
- Glover, 1967, (As Lippia wilmsii)
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 198 (As Lippia wilmsii)