ZZ Thecacoris spathulifolia

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 2 m tall. The leaves are 1-3 cm long by 0.5-1.2 cm wide. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are 4-5 mm long by 7-8 mm wide and have 3 lobes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyathogyne bussei Pax; Cyathogyne spathulifolia Pax; Thecacoris bussei (Pax) Radcl.-Sm.;