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Uvaria thomasii

Sprague & Hutch.

Annonaceae Edible: Fruit

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Description

A twining tropical shrub in the Annonaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Medicinal Uses

The leaves are used for medicine.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa,

Notes

The leaves are used for medicine.

Also Known As

Buhal baine, U lev ine

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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