Norroi
Urera hypselodendron

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A woody creeper. It climbs over trees. It can climb 30 m high. The stems can be 30 cm across. The bark is rough and soft. There are roots along the stem. It has stinging hairs. It has lots of clear sap. The leaves are 10-18 cm long by 7-13 cm wide. They are oval. The base is round and there is a short tip. There are fine teeth along the edge. The flowering stalks are 4-18 cm long. They have stinging hairs. The fruit is small, dry and one seeded. It is 1 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It climbs over rocks and grows in rough places in West and East Africa. It grows in mountain rainforest. It suits humid locations. In southern Africa it grows between 1,450-2,150 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bwete, Mushambia, Mutimkula

Synonyms

Urera schimperi Wedd.; Urtica hypselodendron A. Rich.;