Skip to main content

Haumania danckelmaniana

(J. Braun & K. Schum.) Milne-Redh.

gbif· cc-by-nc-sa

MBG

gbif· cc-by-nc-sa

MBG

gbif· cc-by-nc-sa

MBG

Description

A straggling shrub or vine. It is like a trick stemmed grass with zig-zag wiry stems. It grows 10 m tall.

This description is brief — help expand it

Edible Uses

The fruit and nuts are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forest in high rainfall areas. It needs sunlight.

Where It Grows

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, West Africa,

Also Known As

Jele

References (3)

  • Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 4. Kew.
  • http://aflora.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

More from Marantaceae