Gardenia sokotensis
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree 2–3 m tall native to dry rocky hillsides and drier savannah regions, belonging to the Rubiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on dry rocky hillsides. It grows in drier savannah regions.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burkina Faso, Senegal, West Africa,
Production
Fruit are produced in the dry season.
Also Known As
Etambane
References (1)
- Belem, M., et al, 2017, Strategy of Conservation and Protection of Wild Edible Plants Diversity in Burkina Faso. ANADOLU 27 (2) 2017, 82- 90
