Cynanchum acuminatum
K. Schum.
Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit
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A slender climber. There are 2 subspecies. The leaves are spreading and 3-7 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers are small and in compact groups.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used in medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 150 Cynanchum species. It is used in medicine. As Cynanchum acuminatum Thunb. is an unresolved name in The Plant List. There are several different plants with the same name but different authorities.
Synonyms
Cynanchum congolense De Wild.Vincetoxicum adalinae K.Schum.
Also Known As
Bobe-fam, Gipungulela, Tonda
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew. (As Cynanchum adalinea)
- Raponda-Walker, A & Sillans, R., 1961, Les Plantes Utiles du Gabon. Editions Paul Lechevalier, Paris. p 98
