Amphiblemma molle

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 15-25 cm tall. It has soft hairs. The stems are flexible and have a few branches. The leaves are 5-8 cm long by 3 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. The flowers are 8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 900-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Guinée, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Koffa, Louro grande

Synonyms

Amphiblemma riparium Gilg; Amphliblemma erythropodum Gilg. & Ledermann;