Cyrtandra bracteata
Warb.
Gesneriaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical shrub or tree in the Gesneriaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Tanzania,
Also Known As
Hanamu
References (2)
- Hide, R. L., (Ed.) 1984, Research Report of the Simbu Land Use Project. Vol.V1 South Simbu: Studies in Demography, Nutrition, and Subsistence. p 434
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
