Sakersia laurentii
Cogn.
Melastomataceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Melastomataceae family that can be grown from seed.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seed.
References (2)
- Okigbo, B.N., Vegetables in Tropical Africa, in Opena, R.T. & Kyomo, M.L., 1990, Vegetable Research and development in SADCC countries. Asian Vegetable Research and development Centre. Taiwan. p 44
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 71
