Hildebrandtia africana
Vatke
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Description
A low shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The stems are much branched. The leaves can occur singly or in groups on small shoots. They are oval and 10-25 mm long by 3-12 mm wide. The tips are rounded.
Edible Uses
The leaves are nibbled by herders as food.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are nibbled by herders.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows between 80-1,850 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Middle East, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen,
Also Known As
Etebin
References (1)
- Miller, A. G., Morris, M. & Stuart-Smith, S., 1988, Plants of Dhofar. The Southern Region of Oman, Traditional, Economic and Medicinal Uses. Sultanate of Oman. p 116
