Crossostemma laurifolium
Planch. ex Benth.
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Description
A climber or shrub. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are 7-11 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and it tapers to the tip. It has white flowers. They are bisexual and in groups. The fruit are yellow or orange. They are oval and 8 cm long.
Edible Uses
Both the fruit and seeds are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in closed forest or secondary bush.
Where It Grows
Africa, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Also Known As
Adakaba, Atuna, Bindi
References (4)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 1. Kew.
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 41
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 116
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
