Diplolophium africanum
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Description
A tropical herb in the family Apiaceae with an edible stem.
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Edible Uses
The stem juice is consumed to quench thirst.
Traditional Uses
The stem juice is used to quench thirst.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Synonyms
Cachrys abyssinica Hochst. ex A. Rich.Diplolophium abyssinicum (A. Rich.) Benth. & Hook.f.
References (3)
- Asfaw, Z., Conservation and use of traditional vegetables in Ethiopia. FAO (As D. abyssinicum)
- Asfaw, Z. and Tadesse, M., 2001, Prospects for Sustainable Use and Development of Wild Food Plants in Ethiopia. Economic Botany, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 47-62
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
