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Cuviera angolensis

Walw.

Rubiaceae Edible: Leaves

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Nicolas Texier

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Nicolas Texier

Description

A small tree in the Rubiaceae family, growing to 4 m tall. It is a tropical plant found in light gaps in forest.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in light gaps in the forest.

Where It Grows

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Gabon,

References (1)

  • Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 216

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