| Heinsia crinita | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Heinsia |
| Species: | H. crinita |
| Binomial name | |
| Heinsia crinita (Afzel.) G.Taylor | |
| Synonyms | |
Gardenia crinitaAfzel. | |
Heinsia crinita (commonly known as bush apple) is a species of perennial shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical areas of Africa. [1]
The fruit is harvested as a local source of food and the leaves are also eaten [2] ("betete" or bitter leaves). Parts are also used in traditional medicine. [3] It has been the subject of various studies. It is known as atama in Nigeria. [4]
