Brenandendron donianum
(DC.) H. Rob.
Cabbage tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBrenandendron donianum is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to West and West-Central Africa.
Description
A shrub or tree. It grows 9 m high. The leaves can be 100 cm long by 20 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in clearings in the bush and old farmland.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ofena, Ohomo, Oriweni
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew. (As Vernonia conferta)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
