Maesobotrya cordulata
J. Leonard
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Layer around seed, Medicine ?
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Description
A small tropical tree growing 2–12 m tall with a trunk 10–30 cm across, found in shady forest at 400–600 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The layer around the seed is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
Used as medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in shady forest. It grows between 400-600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Congo DR, Gabon,
Notes
It is used as medicine.
Synonyms
Baccaurea staudtii Auct. non Pax De Wild. & Th. Dur.Maesobotrya standtii auct. non (Pax) Hutch
Also Known As
Mansiesie, Mukota ndiudiu, Soniasoniapati
References (2)
- Leonard, J., 1995, Flore d'Afrique Centrale (Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi). p 62
- The Digital Flora of Central Africa, 2013, (Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda & Burundi) Botanical Garden Meise
