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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


How it is grown


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