Urera gravenreuthii
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A creeper. It can grow 5-7 m long. The branches are reddish-green. Young parts are hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and they taper to a blunt tip. They are 8-16 cm long by 6 cm wide. They have stinging hairs.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests between 700-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and used on soups and with other cooked vegetables.
Edible parts
Leaves