Adenia venenata

Forssk.

Passifloraceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable, Fruit Potential hazards — see below 17 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A succulent vine with a swollen base. This swollen part is green or purple and can be 1.5 m long and 15 cm across. Vines are produced from the top of this swollen organ. The vines can grow several metres long. They have tendrils for support. The leaves are lobed.

Edible Uses

The leaves, fruit, and other vegetable parts are used as food.

Traditional Uses

CAUTION: Most Adenia are poisonous.

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Known Hazards

Most Adenia species are poisonous; caution is advised with this species.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It will not tolerate frost.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya,

Cultivation

It can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Notes

There are 95 Adenia species. They are common in the semiarid regions of Africa.

Also Known As

Armulo, Nama, Qaqula

References (8)

Addis, G., Asfaw, Z & Woldu, Z., 2013, Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants of Konso Ethnic Community, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research and Applications. 11:121-141
Addis. G., et al, 2013, The Role of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants in Household Food Sovereignty in Hamer and Konso Communities, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research & Applications. 11:251-271
Anderson, M., 2002, The World Encyclopedia of Cacti and Succulents. Hermes House, New York. p 119
Fl. aegypt.-arab. 77. 1775
Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 51

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Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 211
Okigbo, B.N., Vegetables in Tropical Africa, in Opena, R.T. & Kyomo, M.L., 1990, Vegetable Research and development in SADCC countries. Asian Vegetable Research and development Centre. Taiwan. p 44