Ouratea affinis
(Hook.f.) Engl.
Ochnaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Ochnaceae family that grows 4-5 m tall, bearing yellow flowers. The leaves are edible.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Fernando Po, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa,
Synonyms
Campylospermum affine (Hook.f.) Tiegh.Gomphia affinis Hook.f.Ouratea acutissima Gilg.Ouratea pauciflora (Tiegh) Gilg.Ouratea myrioneura Gilg.Ouratea stenorrhachis Gilg.Rhabdophyllum affine (Hook.f.) Tiegh
Also Known As
Ananse don, Saribanionba, Sebionwai
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
