Urera mannii
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A shrubby climber. The stems are 3-6 m long. It has stinging hairs. Plants are separately male and female.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a spinach. They are cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dzaa
Synonyms
Scepocarpus mannii Wedd.;