Tristemma littorale

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1-1.5 m tall. It has several stems at an obtuse angle. The flowers are pink to purple.

The fruits are used in medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet places. It grows in swamps. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tristemma papillosum Gilg.;