Landolphia violacea
(K. Schum.) Pichon
Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A climbing vine in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) with stems reaching 16 cm across, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa,
Synonyms
Carpodinus bequaertii De Willd.Carpodinus violacea K. Schum. ex Hallier f.
References (2)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
