Tristellateia africana
S. Moore
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Description
A woody climber. It grows 5 m long. Young stems have grey hairs. The leaves are oval and 5-10 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They are rounded or heart shaped at the base. The flowers are bright yellow. They are 2-3 cm across. The flowering shoots are 5-12 cm long and have several flowers. The fruit has flattened wings of papery tissue.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Also Known As
Mtole
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 150
