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Psychotria peduncularis

(Salisb.) Steyerm.

Rubiaceae Edible: Medicine, Fruit ? 21 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tropical shrub in the Rubiaceae family that grows approximately 2 meters tall.

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Edible Uses

The fruit may be edible, though this is uncertain.

Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Senegal, West Africa,

Synonyms

Cephaelis peduncularis Salisb.and others

Also Known As

Banja, Bububuay, Budiilen, Bugilen, Dewo-kafa, Ka bugey, Kafa-hina, Kibod

References (1)

  • Djihounouck, Y., et al, 2018, Diversité Et Importance Socio-Economique Des Espèces Fruitières Sauvages Comestibles En Zone Kasa (Sud-Ouest Du Sénégal). European Scientific Journal December 2018 edition Vol.14, No.36 ISSN: 1857 – 7881

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