Adenia repanda

Family: Passifloraceae

What it is like

A woody vine. It can be 40 cm across and grow 2 m long. It has tendrils. The flowers are greenish-white. It dies back during the dry season and re-grows in the rainy season. The fruit are red and about 2 cm across. There are 6-8 dark brown seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Kalahari. It can grow in arid areas. It grows in sand.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Owarama

Synonyms

Modecca paschanthus Harv.; Modecca repanda (Burch.) Druce; Paschanthus jaeggii Schinz; Paschanthus repandus Burch.;