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.;