Ampelocissus schimperiana
(Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Planch
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Description
A climbing herb. It grows from a fattened woody rootstock. The stems are white with red hairs that fall off.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in woodland and forests near rivers. It grows between 900-1,900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan,
Notes
There are about 95 Ampelocissus species.
Synonyms
Vitis schimperiana Hochst. ex A. Rich
Also Known As
Omok
References (4)
- Asfaw, Z. and Tadesse, M., 2001, Prospects for Sustainable Use and Development of Wild Food Plants in Ethiopia. Economic Botany, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 47-62
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 686 (As Vitis schimperiana)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 119
- 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
