Campylospermum laxiflorum

Family: Ochnaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-4 m tall. The leaves are oval and taper to both ends. The flowers are bright yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to about 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Amazon, Angola, Bolivia, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Campylospermum laxiflorum (De Wild. & T. Durand) Tiegh.; Monelasmum laxiflorum (De Wild. & T. Durand) Tiegh.; Monelasmum sulcatum Tiegh.; Monelasmum unilateralis Tiegh.; Ouratea bracteo-paniculata De Wild.; Ouratea duboisa De Wild.; Ouratea flamignii De Wild.; Ouratea ituriensis Gilg & Mildbraed; Ouratea laxiflora De Wild. & T. Durand; Ouratea macrobotrys Gilg; and others