Ampelosicyos scandens
Thouars
Voanono
Cucurbitaceae Edible: Seeds
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A pumpkin family plant. Both male and female flowers are on the same plant but separate. The leaves have 5 leaflets. The fruit are 10 cm long. They have a mealy pulp and many large seeds.
Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten; they contain approximately 50% oil by weight.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Notes
The seeds are 50% oil.
References (3)
- Bircher, A. G. & Bircher, W. H., 2000, Encyclopedia of Fruit Trees and Edible Flowering Plants in Egypt and the Subtropics. AUC Press. p 25
- Hist. Veg. Isles Afr. Austr. 68. T. 22.1806
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 38
