Palisota hirsuta
(Thunb.) K. Schum.
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Description
A tropical herb in the Commelinaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Congo DR, West Africa,
Synonyms
Dianella triandra Afzel.Dracaena hirsuta Thunb.and others
Also Known As
Bimokomoko bya mbala, Bimoomoo bya mbala, Imoomoo ya mbala, Kakokomo, Kimokomoko kya mbala, Mbinbitu, Ngonange, Toto
References (2)
- Bonou, A., et al, 2013, Valeur economique des Produits Forestiers Non Ligneux (PFNL) au Benin. Editions Universitaires Europeennes p 98
- Terashima, H., Ichikawa, M. & Ohta, L., (Ed.), 1991, A Flora: Catalog of Useful Plants of Tropical Africa. African study monographs. Supplementary issue (1991), 16:195
