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Rothmannia octomera

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-6 m tall. The leaves and stems have soft hairs. The young leaves are thin and papery. The leaves are 9-29 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The flowers have a tube 20 cm long. The flowers are upright and remain open for more than one night. The fruit are 11 cm long and dark green with white marks.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the understorey in mixed forests. It can be near seasonally flooded areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are pulverised and eaten in bananas.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit - colouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gardenia octomera Hook.; Randia cunliffeae Wernham; Randia glatonii Wernham; Randia octomera (Hook.) Hook.f.;