Tragia pungens
(Forssk.) Muell.-Arg.
Sese
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Description
A tropical climbing shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family with stems reaching 2 m long, found in desert regions of Africa at 900-2,000 m elevation. It is used as a famine food.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw. The leaves are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaves and fruit have medicinal uses.
Known Hazards
We have seen no specific report for this species, but the stems of many species in this genus are covered in stinging hairs.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the desert. It tends to grow between 900-2,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen,
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Doobii
References (1)
- Demise, S. & Asfaw, Z., 2020, Ethno Botanical Study of Wild Edible Plants in Adola District, Southern, Ethiopia. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) 7(2).
