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Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia var. glabra

Pax.; (Pax.) Brenan.

Shiny kudu-berry

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Description

A tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family that grows to about 5 m high. It is found on sandy soils between 180-975 m above sea level in tropical regions.

Edible Uses

The ripe fruit is eaten, typically without the skin or pips.

Traditional Uses

The ripe fruit is eaten, usually without the skin or pips.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows on sands between 180-975 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe,

Synonyms

Cleistanthus glaucus Hiern.Pseudolachnostylis bussie Pax ex Hutch.Pseudolachnostylis dekindtii var. glabra PaxPseudolachnostylis glauca (Hiern) HutchPseudolachnostylis verdickii De Wild.

Also Known As

Mpujnpujn

References (2)

  • CROSS-UPCOTT,
  • Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 156 (As Pseudolachnostylis glauca)

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