Orthopichonia schweinfurthii
(Stapf) H. Huber
Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A climber. The flowers are in clusters in the axils of leaves. They are white with a yellow tube. The fruit are acid but edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten, though they are acidic.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Nigeria, Sudan, West Africa,
Synonyms
Clitandra mildbraedii Markgr.Clitandra schweinfurthii StapfOrthandra schweinfurthii (Stapf) Pichon
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
