Vepris heterophylla
(Engl.) Letouzey
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVepris heterophylla is an angiosperm belonging to the kingdom Plantae, phylum Tracheophta, class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae., genus Vepris. The genus Vepris is a widespread plant that is capable of adapting to a variety of climatic and soil conditions, drought inclusive Vepris heterophylla can be found in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, and Nigeria, on the African continent. It usually occurs in the dry forest, on rocky hills in the savanna, and on hill slopes with granite boulders and along temporary river banks Vepris heterophylla is listed as an Endangered species according to IUCN Red List Classification due to habitat loss
Description
A shrub. It grows 3-4 m tall. The crown is round and dense. The bark is grey and fairly smooth. The leaves are alternate and usually have 3 leaflets
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, West Africa,
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
