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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]

Heinsia crinita
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 crinita Afzel.

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]

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