Myrianthus libericus
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m high.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in secondary jungle in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked as a potherb. They are also used for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves, nuts, fruit, seeds - oil, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anyankom-nini, Cetaybor, Taybor wien