Eremospatha wendlandiana
Dammer ex Becc.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEremospatha wendlandiana is a rattan-like liana of the family Arecaceae native to West Africa. The leaves are once-pinnate and the leaflets are dichotomously veined not unlike Ginkgo, but with a round form.
Description
A tropical palm that produces edible shoots and palm heart commonly called cabbage.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots and palm heart (cabbage) are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo R,
Synonyms
Eremospatha hookeri WendlandEremospatha korthalsiifolia Becc.
References (2)
- Nkeoua, G. & Boundzanga, G. C., 1999, Donnees sur les produits forestieres non ligneux en Republique du Congo. FAO. p 27 (As Eremospatha korthalsiifolia)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
