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Dichaetanthera strigosa

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Melastomataceae Edible: Leaves

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Saint Fédriche NDZAI

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Saint Fédriche NDZAI

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Saint Fédriche NDZAI

Description

A small tree of the Melastomataceae family found in tropical dense humid forests.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense humid forest.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo R,

Synonyms

Sakersia strigosa Colg.

References (1)

  • Nkeoua, G. & Boundzanga, G. C., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 24

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