Leptonychia pubescens
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The flowers are green, white or yellow. The fruit are greyish green. The seeds and black with red arils.
It has also been put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Assotro