Myrianthus

Myrianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the nettle family (Urticaceae). They are mainly found in Tropical Africa.[1]

Myrianthus
Myrianthus arboreus fruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Urticaceae
Tribe: Cecropieae
Genus: Myrianthus
P.Beauv. 1804 [1805]
Species

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The leaves of Myrianthus arboreus are an important food source in the Delta and Edo States of Nigeria where the plant is known locally as ujuju.[2] The fruits are also edible.

Species

Although 13 species have been described[1] only four are accepted species:

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References

  1. "Myrianthus". theplantlist.org. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
  2. "PROTA Myrianthus arboreus P.Beauv". Database.prota.org. Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2013-12-15.


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