Macaranga heterophylla
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
There are about 280-300 Macaranga species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on the edges of forests. It is often along rivers and in palm groves.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, plant - salt
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bulanhinha, Madje, Opamkokoo
Synonyms
Mappa heterophylla Mull.Arg.;