Cleistanthus libericus
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
It has slender, grey branches. The leaves are oblong and can be heart shaped at the base. They are 6 cm long by 3 cm wide. The flower groups are 2-3 cm long and have rusty hairs.
It has also been put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit