Fadogia verdickii

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can have fine hairs. It grows from a woody rootstock. There are several stems 30-90 cm tall. These are often 3 angled. The leaves are in rings of 3 or 4. The flowers can occur singly or in 3 flowered groups. They are cream or white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in tree savannah and on termite mounds. It grows between 780-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pombemwenfu

Synonyms

Temnocalyx verdickii (De Wild. & T. Durand) Robyns;