Maerua triphylla var. johannis
Schweinf. ex Gilg. & Benedict
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Capparaceae family, recorded at elevations up to 1,350 m.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Known Hazards
Caution noted for fruit consumption.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,350 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Maerua hoehnelii Schweinf. ex Gilg. & Benedictand others
Also Known As
Alamalogi
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 92 (As Maerua hoehnelii)
