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Uvaria cabrae

De Wild. & T. Durand

Annonaceae Edible: Aril, Fruit

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Meise Botanic Garden

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Meise Botanic Garden

Description

A tropical climbing vine in the Annonaceae family found in coastal and inland regions of Togo.

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Edible Uses

The pulp of the fruit and aril are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. In Togo it grows in the coastal and inland regions.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Togo, West Africa,

Also Known As

Mundembo

References (4)

  • Atato, A., et al, 2012, Especes lianescentes a fruits comestibles du Togo. Fruits, 2012, vol. 67, p 353-368
  • Brevard County Edible Acres
  • Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 166
  • Robyns, W. & al. (eds.) (1948-1963). Flore du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi 1-10.

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