''Carpolobia alba'' is a plant species in the milkwort family (
Polygalaceae) that is
endemic to rainforests, forest fringes, and savanna-park with altitudes below in Western Tropical Africa.
It is a shrub or small tree which is tall.
[ Its branches are puberulous or shortly ]pubescent The adjective pubescent may describe:
* people or animals undergoing puberty
* plants that are hairy, covered in trichomes
* insects that are covered in setae
In biology, setae (singular seta ; from the Latin word for "bristle") are any of a ...
. Its leaves are membranous
A membrane is a selective barrier; it allows some things to pass through but stops others. Such things may be molecules, ions, or other small particles. Membranes can be generally classified into synthetic membranes and biological membranes. ...
or slightly leathery.[ It produces yellow or scarlet-coloured fruit which are edible and usually contain 3 seeds.][ It was first described by George Don in 1831.]
References
Polygalaceae
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