Maesobotrya vermeulenii

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-5 m tall. It can be a tree 10-20 m tall. The young shoots are softly hairy. The leaves are 3-14 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. The flowers and fruit are on the trunk.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon, Nigeria, Zambia

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bakasa bokumba, Fitidi, Kifitidi, Ngilingili

Synonyms

Baccaurea vermeulenii De Wild.; Maesobotrya floribunda var. vermeulenii (De Wild.) J. Leonard;