Haumania danckelmaniana
(J. Braun & K. Schum.) Milne-Redh.
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Description
A straggling shrub or vine. It is like a trick stemmed grass with zig-zag wiry stems. It grows 10 m tall.
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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