Combretum comosum
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Description
A scrambling shrub or creeper in the Combretaceae family, found in tropical evergreen forests. The plant produces flowers with nectar that is traditionally consumed, especially by children.
Edible Uses
The nectar of the flowers is sucked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The nectar of the flower is sucked.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, West Africa,
Other Information
It is eaten especially by children.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chimbule, Eveleni, Kindingdolo, Wundindi
References (2)
- Dalziel, J. M., 1937, The Useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies London.
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 85
