Geigeria alata
(Hochst. & Steud.) Oliv. & Hiern.
Winged Geigeria
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Description
A herb in the Asteraceae family growing approximately 30 cm high, found in the drier parts of south and central Africa in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used in sauces and for flavouring.
Traditional Uses
Caution: Several Geigeria species have a toxic chemical called geigerin. The leaves are used in sauces and for flavouring.
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Known Hazards
Caution: Several Geigeria species contain a toxic chemical called geigerin.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in drier parts of south and central Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, Arabia, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Sahel, Senegal, Sudan, West Africa,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 162
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
