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Fadogia obovata

N. E. Br.

Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Description

A tropical shrub in the family Rubiaceae that grows in low altitude regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in low altitude regions.

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,

Also Known As

Booani

References (2)

  • http://www.fao.org/forestry/25323-096344a3de335832e8f363c3ac5184a66.pdf
  • Makonda, F. B. S., & Ruffo, C. K., 2011, Species List. NAFORMA, Tanzania

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