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Maesa nuda

Family: Primulaceae


What it is like

A woody climber or shrub. It can grow 5 m long. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are oval and taper to each end. There are small teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and white. The fruit is 0.5 cm long and fleshy. See Maesa lanceolata.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Senegal, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sarnana

Synonyms