Tylophora sylvatica
Decne
Apocynaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A slender twiner or creeper. The leaves are spreading. The leaf blade is 1-15 cm long and 2.5-8 cm wide. The flowers are in groups 12-15 cm long. The flowers are small and brownish-purple. The fruit are follicles 6-9 cm long. They are sword shaped and smooth. There are 4 seeds about 1 cm long.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used in traditional medicine.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in thickets and secondary jungle.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Zambia,
Notes
There are about 50 Tylophora species. It is used in medicine.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 76.8 | — | — | 1.3 | — | 1 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
Synonyms
Tylophora bojeriana DecneVincetoxicum sylvaticum (Decne) Kuntze
References (3)
- Fowler, D. G., 2007, Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses. Kew. p 76
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 108 (As silvatica)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 178