Rhabdophyllum calophyllum
(Hook. f.) Tiegh.
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Description
A small tropical tree with bright yellow flowers in the Ochnaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa,
Synonyms
Ouratea calophylla (Hook. f.) Engl.
Also Known As
Ntene, Opunini
References (2)
- Abbiw, D.K., 1990, Useful Plants of Ghana. West African uses of wild and cultivated plants. Intermediate Technology Publications and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. p 42 (As Ouratea)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 92 (As Ouratea)
