Marsdenia latifolia
(Benth.) K. Schum.
Apocynaceae Edible: Leaves, Fruit
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Description
A tropical creeping vine in the Apocynaceae family (sometimes classified as Asclepiadaceae) with both edible leaves and fruit.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR,
Notes
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Synonyms
Gongronema latifolium Benth.Marsdenia glabriflora Benth.Marsdenia leonensis Benth.Marsdenia racemosa K. Schum.
References (3)
- Koni, J. M. & Bostein, K., 2008, Noms et usages des plantes utiles chez les Nsong, DR Congo. University of Gothenburg. Department of Oriental and African Languages. p 37
- Okigbo, B.N., Vegetables in Tropical Africa, in Opena, R.T. & Kyomo, M.L., 1990, Vegetable Research and development in SADCC countries. Asian Vegetable Research and development Centre. Taiwan. p 38
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
