Erythrococca atrovirens var. flaccida
(Pax) Radcl.-Sm.
Euphorbiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The bark is smooth and light grey. The leaf stalks are 1.5 cm long. The leaves are oval and 8-13 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are pointed at the end.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Uganda,
Synonyms
Athroandra atrovirens var. flaccida (Pax) Pax & K. Hoffm.Claoxylon flaccidum PaxClaoxylon oleraceum PrainErythrococca flaccida (Pax) PrainErythrococca oleracea (Prain) Prain
Also Known As
Nsusa, Nzekenzeke
References (3)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 77 (As Erythrococca oleracea)
- Latham, P., 2004, Useful Plants of Bas-Congo province. Salvation Army & DFID p 126 (As Erythrococca oleracea)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 191 (As Erythrococca oleracea) and (As Claoxylon oleraceum)
