Microglossa afzelii
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A scrambling shrub. It grows 5 m high.
There are 10 Microglossa species. They are tropical. It is also used as medicine.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on secondary jungle in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in sauces and or flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Asomerewa, Limre, Zagu