Haumania liebrechtsiana
Haumania liebrechtsiana (De Wild. & T.Durand) J.Léonard
Haumania liebrechtsiana is a plant species in the Marantaceae family, found in tropical forests of Central Africa. It is consumed by gorillas and chimpanzees and has traditional uses.
Description
Haumania liebrechtsiana, described in 1949 by J.Léonard, is a member of the Marantaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Cabinda, Congo, Gabon, and Zaïre. This species grows as an understorey herb or climber. The leaves and shoots are part of the diet of gorillas and chimpanzees, and the plant has traditional applications involving its leaves and stems.
Distribution
Cabinda · Congo · Gabon · Zaïre
Synonyms
Trachyphrynium liebrechtsianumMaranta liebrechtsianaTrachyphrynium liebrechtsianumMaranta lujaeana
