Erythrococca atrovirens var. flaccida

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m tall. The bark is smooth and light grey. The leaf stalks are 1.5 cm long. The leaves are oval and 8-13 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are pointed at the end.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nsusa, Nzekenzeke

Synonyms

Athroandra atrovirens var. flaccida (Pax) Pax & K. Hoffm.; Claoxylon flaccidum Pax; Claoxylon oleraceum Prain; Erythrococca flaccida (Pax) Prain; Erythrococca oleracea (Prain) Prain;