Uvaria brevistipitata
De Wild.
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
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Saint Fédriche NDZAI
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Saint Fédriche NDZAI
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Saint Fédriche NDZAI
Description
A shrub. The leaves are 5-17 cm long and 3-7 cm wide. The flowers occur singly and are 1.5 cm long. The fruit are 2 cm long. They contain 8-12 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest clearings.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
References (1)
- Latham, P & Mbuta, A., 2017, Useful Plants of Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Volume 2. Salvation Army p 236
