Maesobotrya vermeulenii
(De Wild.) J. Leonard
Phyllanthaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-5 m tall. It can be a tree 10-20 m tall. The young shoots are softly hairy. The leaves are 3-14 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. The flowers and fruit are on the trunk.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are used as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are used as a vegetable.
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Medicinal Uses
A bark decoction is drunk and taken in baths to treat leprosy.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon, Nigeria, Zambia
Synonyms
Baccaurea vermeulenii De Wild.Maesobotrya floribunda var. vermeulenii (De Wild.) J. Leonard
Also Known As
Bakasa bokumba, Fitidi, Kifitidi, Ngilingili
References (1)
- Latham, P & Mbuta, A., 2017, Useful Plants of Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Volume 2. Salvation Army p 8
