Ampelosicyos scandens

Thouars

Voanono

Cucurbitaceae Edible: Seeds

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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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