Talinella grevei
Danguy
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(c) Fetra Randriatsara, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Description
A shrub or creeper. It grows 2-5 m tall. The branches can be like woody creepers or stolons. They can be straight or twisted. They are reddish-brown. The leaves are simple and oblong or oval. They are 3-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They taper to the base. The flowers are pink to red. They can have both sexes or be female. The fruit are rounded and fleshy. They are 5-7 mm across. There are 2 kidney shaped seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry scrubland. It grows from sea level to 300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Madagascar,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Dango, Dango hazo, Dango porotsy, Sorondra
References (1)
- Reitveld, S., 2013, The Animals and Plants of the Zazamalala Forest in Western Madagascar. p 129
