Adenia poggei
(Engl.) Engl.
Passifloraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herbaceous climber. It can grow 20 m long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1.5-10 cm long by 1-7.5 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon,
Synonyms
Adenia apiculata (De Wild. & T. Durand) Engl.Adenia dewevrei (De Wild. & T. Durand) Engl.Ophiocaulon apiculatum De Wild. & T. DurandOphiocaulon dewevrei De Wild. & T. DurandOphiocaulon poggei Engl.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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