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Laportea mooreana

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and eaten as a relish.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Afoi, Apfoi, Apoi

Synonyms

Adicea mooreana Hiern; Fleurya funigera Mildbr.; Fleurya mooreana (Hiern) Rendle; Fleurya urophylla Mildbr.; Pilea mooreana (Hiern) K. Schum.;