Cissus adenocaulis
Steud. ex Rich.
Vitaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A vine with tuberous roots in the family Vitaceae found in tropical Africa. It is also known as Cyphostemma adenocarpum.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Africa
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania,
Notes
There are about 300-350 Cissus species. There are about 75 species in tropical America.
Also Known As
Esaga, Mboe-nya-nzam, Mungwagu
References (2)
- FAO, 1988, Traditional Food Plants, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 42. FAO Rome p 180
- Raponda-Walker, A & Sillans, R., 1961, Les Plantes Utiles du Gabon. Editions Paul Lechevalier, Paris. p 53
