Leptolaena abrahamii
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It can grow 4-15 m tall. The trunk is 70 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and unequal. They are 2.5-4.5 cm long. There are 20-40 flowers in a group near the ends of branches. The fruit are oval and 4-5 mm long by 2.5-3.5 mm wide. It has depressions along it.
Where it is found
It grows in subtropical and tropical regions. It grows in moist lowland forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
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How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amaninombilahy, Anjananjana, Fotona, Voandrozana