Haumania danckelmaniana
Family: Marantaceae
What it is like
A straggling shrub or vine. It is like a trick stemmed grass with zig-zag wiry stems. It grows 10 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forest in high rainfall areas. It needs sunlight.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jele