Cleistanthus ripicola
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
It has also been put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in damp locations or near rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit