Aneulophus africanus
Benth.
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Description
A shrub or small tree in the Erythroxylaceae family, growing 5 to 20 m tall with opposite leaves. It is a tropical plant found in open lowland forests, including swampy or flooded areas and near streams.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Medicinal Uses
It is used as medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open lowland forest. It can be in swampy or flooded areas and near streams.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo R, Gabon,
Notes
Also put in the family Linaceae. It is used as medicine.
Also Known As
Anaura
References (1)
- Nkeoua, G. & Boundzanga, G. C., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 20
