Urera cameroonensis
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A woody climber. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are 17 cm long by 8 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 6 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa
How it is used for food
It is cooked with Indian spinach (Basella alba).
Edible parts
Leaves, stem - water
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Musamba, Musambasamba, Rusa, Teka
Synonyms
Urera woodii N. E. Br.;