Colletoecema dewevrei
(De Wild.) E. M. A Petit
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family growing up to 12 m tall, with small dark blue fruit, found in secondary forest.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon,
Also Known As
Mbendi mbendi, Mbuma makaku
References (2)
- Latham, P., 2004, Useful Plants of Bas-Congo province. Salvation Army & DFID p 90
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
