Dichapetalum pallidum
(Oliv.) Engl.
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Dichapetalaceae family, found primarily in Africa and other tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds and fruit are edible.
Traditional Uses
CAUTION: The leaves are poisonous.
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Known Hazards
The leaves are poisonous.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa,
Notes
There are 200 Dichapetalum species. Most are in Africa.
Synonyms
Chailletia pallida Oliv.Chailletia whytei Stapf [Illegitimate]Dichapetalum bussei Engl.Dichapetalum cinereum Engl.Dichapetalum griseoviride RuhlandDichapetalum hypoleucum HiernDichapetalum liberiae Engl. & Dinkl.Dichapetalum warneckei Engl.
References (4)
- Dalziel, J. M., 1937, The Useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies London.
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 42
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 104
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
