Amphiblemma molle
Hook.f.
Melastomataceae Edible: Vegetable
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Description
A shrub. It grows 15-25 cm tall. It has soft hairs. The stems are flexible and have a few branches. The leaves are 5-8 cm long by 3 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. The flowers are 8 mm across.
Edible Uses
It is used as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 900-1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, West Africa,
Synonyms
Amphiblemma riparium GilgAmphliblemma erythropodum Gilg. & Ledermann
Also Known As
Koffa, Louro grande
References (2)
- Grubben, G. J. H. and Denton, O. A. (eds), 2004, Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA, Wageningen, Netherlands. p 559
- Raponda-Walker, A. & Sillans, R., 1961. Les plantes utiles du Gabon. Paul Lechevalier, Paris, France. 614 pp.
