Cyphostemma rhodesiae
(Gilg & Brandt) Descoings ex Wild. & R. B. Drumm.
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Description
An erect herb. It grows 1.3 m tall. The stems are rather stout. There is a brown rusty covering. It does not have tendrils. The leaves are divided into 3-5 leaflets like fingers. The leaflets are 25 cm long by 14 cm wide. They are narrowly oval. There are teeth along the edge. The groups of flowers are in the upper axils of leaves or at the top of the plant. The fruit are purple-black. They are 1.2 cm long by 0.8 cm wide. There is 1 seed 0.8 cm long by 0.7 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit can be eaten.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit can be eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gano, Gwai, Idangaje, Mwana-warnfepo, Zindakubaya
