Vepris heterophylla

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3-4 m tall. The crown is round and dense. The bark is grey and fairly smooth. The leaves are alternate and usually have 3 leaflets

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Teclea ferruginea A. Chev.; Teclea heterophylla Engl.; Teclea sudanica A. Chev.; Toddaliopsis heterophylla (Engl.) Engl.; Vepris sudanica (A. Chev.) Letouzey;