Stylochiton lancifolium – Famine Foods

Stylochiton lancifolium

Uses

Nigeria (Kano State, northern): leaves and rhizome eaten. Poisonous. Requires repeated boiling of young leaves and rhizome to detoxify

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Kotschy. & Peyr.
Vernaculars:
Hausa (plant): Gwandai ; rhizome/root: Kinciyar. Kanuri (plant): Ngurra.

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