Cissus caesia
Afzel
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Description
A slender climber. It has a tuberous root-stock. The fruit are round and black.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh and used for making drinks, including alcoholic beverages.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten. They are also used for making drinks including alcoholic drinks. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
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Known Hazards
Alcohol consumption is a cause of cancer.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in the savannah in tropical West Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, Guinea, Guinée, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 200-350 Cissus species. There are about 75 species in tropical America.
Synonyms
Vitis caesia (Afzel.) Sabine
Also Known As
Senetibali
References (7)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 5. Kew.
- Busson, 1965,
- Dalziel, J. M., 1937, The Useful plants of west tropical Africa. Crown Agents for the Colonies London.
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 682
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 127
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- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 200
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
