Cyphostemma segmentatum
(C. A. Sm.) J. J. M. van der Merwe
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Description
A succulent climbing plant in the Vitaceae family found in subtropical regions. It produces juicy, sweet fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are juicy and sweet and can be eaten.
Traditional Uses
Caution: Eating several fruit can leave an unpleasant taste. The fruit are juicy and sweet.
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Known Hazards
Eating several fruit can leave an unpleasant taste.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Synonyms
Cissus segmentata C. A. Sm.
References (1)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/