Impatiens masisiensis
De Wild.
Balsaminaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. The leaves are arranged in spirals. They are oval and taper to a tip. They are 7 cm long by 3 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 2.5 cm long. The flowers have yellow spurs. The ripe fruit burst open.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Bishewa, Ishewa, Itondo, Kishewa, Maotnod
References (3)
- Terashima, H., et al, 1991, Ethnobotany of the Lega in the tropical rainforest of eastern Zaire: part 1, Zone de Mwenga. African Study Monographs. Suppl. 15:1-61
- Terashima, H., et al, 1992, Ethnobotany of the Lega in the Tropical Rainforest of Eastern Zaire (Congo): Part Two, Zone de Walikale, African Study Monographs, Suppl. 19:1-60
- 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
