Erythrococca welwitschiana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 5 m high. The leaves are alternate oval. They taper to the tip. They are 15 cm long by 7 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mukombeleshwa
Synonyms
Athroandra welwitschiana (Mull.Arg.) Pax & K. Hoffm.; Claoxylon welwitschianum Mull.Arg.;