Laportea alatipes
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are alternate and oval. They taper tot he tip and are rounded at the base. They are 9 cm long by 6 cm wide. The flowers are in compound groups. There are hairs on the leaf and flower stalks.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,800 m above sea level in Nigeria.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled, pounded and then cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kanyogwe, Kibuchampene, Mumbululu, Ortie