Monanthotaxis vogelii
(Hook. f.) Verdc.
Anmada
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A scrambling shrub or small tree of the Annonaceae family found in tropical West African forests near river banks. It produces distinctive orange flowers and edible fruits.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests near river banks.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Togo, Nigeria, West Africa,
Synonyms
Clathrospermum vogelii (Hook.f.) Planch. ex Benth.Enneastemon vogelii (Hook. f.) KeayPopowia dalzielii Hutch.Popowia vogelii (Hook.f.) Baill.Uva vogelii (Hook.f.) KuntzeUvaria vogelii Hook.f. ex Hook.f. & Benth.
References (4)
- Abbiw, D.K., 1990, Useful Plants of Ghana. West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p 47 (As Enneastemon vogelii)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 134 (As Enneastemon vogelii)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
