Geophila obvallata
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Didr.
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Description
A creeping herb. It can have underground stems 30-60 cm long. The leaves are oval to triangle shaped and 1-4 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. They are rounded at the tip and heart shaped at the base. There are several flowers in a group 0.5-1.1 cm wide. These are enclosed in a ring of bracts. The fruit are black berries 7-8 mm long and 7-8 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, East Africa, West Africa,
Synonyms
Carinta obvallata (Didr.) G. TaylorGeocardia obvallata (Didr.) Bremek.Psychotria obvallata (Didr.) Schumach. & Thonn.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
