Nuxia capitata
Baker
Stilbaceae Edible: Spice, Medicine
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Description
A tropical tree in the Stilbaceae family that grows 6-10 meters tall.
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Edible Uses
Used as a spice and medicinally.
Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Cultivation
A plant of the humid and semi-humid tropics, where it is found at elevations from 1,400 - 1,800 metres.
Other Uses
The wood is used locally for building houses.
Also Known As
Valanirana
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
