Discopodium penninervium
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Ethiopia
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked with palm oil and eaten as relish.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bamlat, Bolenta, Ngoua
Synonyms
Discopodium eremanthum Chiov.; Discopodium grandiflorum Cufod.; Discopodium penninervium var. magnifolium Chiov.;