Crassocephalum rubens var. sarcobasis
(Bojer ex DC.) C. Jeffrey & Beentje
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrassocephalum rubens, also called Yoruba bologi, is an erect annual herb growing up to 80 cm tall. It is grown and consumed especially in Southwestern Nigeria, but also as far away as Yemen, South Africa, and islands of the Indian Ocean. Its mucilaginous leaves are used as a dry or fresh vegetable in a variety of dishes, and as medicine for several different ailments.
Description
An annual herb in the Asteraceae family native to tropical regions, particularly along river banks.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows along river banks.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, West Africa,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Limbiti
References (1)
- Liengola, I. B., 2001, A contribution to the study of native edible plants by the Turumbu and Lokele of the Tshopo District, Province Orientale, D. R. Congo. Syst. Geogr. Pl. 71:687-698
