Dissotis multiflora
(Sm.) Triana
Melastomataceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A small shrub in the Melastomataceae family, native to tropical areas.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Central Africa, Congo, Nigeria, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 75
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 205
