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Lantana viburnoides

Family: Verbenaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It can be scrambling and can grow to 5 m high. The small branches have thorns. The leaves are opposite. The flowers are white.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edge of the rainforest. It suits humid locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, North Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Geedxamar, Qarqando, Selaole

Synonyms

Lantana salvifolia sensu Dalziel;