Thaumatococcus danielli
| Thaumatococcus danielli | |
|---|---|
 | |
| "Ewe eran" leaves (Thaumatococcus daniellii) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Thaumatococcus |
| Species: | T. danielli |
| Binomial name | |
| Thaumatococcus daniellii (Benn.) Benth. | |
Thaumatococcus danielli is a species of tropical flowering plants from western Africa.[1] Common names include miracle fruit[2] and katemfe. Thaumatococcus danielli produces thaumatin, an intensely sweet protein.
References
- ↑ Bentham, George & Hooker, Joseph Dalton. 1883. Genera Plantarum 3: 652, Thaumatococcus daniellii
- ↑ "Thaspium". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
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