Leptolaena delphinensis
Family: Sarcolaenaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The trunk is 20 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1.8-5.2 cm long by 0.8-3.2 cm wide. There are 10-50 flowers in a group near the ends of the branches. The fruit are broadly oval and 3-4 mm long by 2-3 mm wide.
It is an at risk species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid coastal forest on sand.
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
Fotobavy, Fotoda, Fotondahy, Fonto, Fotona