Leptonychia batangensis
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 6 m high.
There are 30 Leptonychia species. Most are in Africa. Also put in the family Sterculiaceae and Byttneriaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the forest in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, West Africa
How it is used for food
The sap of leaves and the powdered roots are used to flavour palm wine.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Grewia batangensis;