Ouratea arnoldiana
De Wild. & Th. Durand
Ochnaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The trunk is often fluted and irregular. The bark is reddish and fibrous. The leaves are 8-13 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The flowers are in a group 8-18 cm long with 20 or more flowers.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are sold in local markets.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in seasonally flooded meadows.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria,
Other Information
Young leaves are sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Rhabdophyllum arnoldianum (De Wild. & T. Durand) TieghRhabdophyllum longipes Tiegh.
and others
Also Known As
Kikomba, Linuku, Lopanzanzoko, Mpakasa, Mukubi, Mvuma
References (2)
- Latham, P & Mbuta, A., 2017, Useful Plants of Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Volume 2. Salvation Army p 136 (As Rhabdophyllum arnoldianum)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 208
