Dorstenia psilurus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A slightly woody herb. It grows from a woody rhizome. The leaves are alternate and 7-18 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 2-5 cm long. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often as an understorey shrub in old forests and near damp sites. It can be in savannah and is often near termite mounds. It grows up to 1,760 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - spice, roots - spice, leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Kinkama, Kintamba

Synonyms

Dorstenia bicornis Schweinf.; Dorstenia gilletii De Wild. Dorstenia klaineana Pierre ex Heckel & Schlagd.; Dorstenia klainei Heckel; Dorstenia lukafuensis De Wild.; Dorstenia massonii Bureau; Dorstenia psiluroides Engl.; Dorstenia scabra Engl.; Dorstenia stolzii Engl.; Dorstenia tenuifolia Engl.