Adenopodia scelerata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A creeping shrub. It has prickles.
The roots are used as pain killing medicine for bones.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stems - juice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Idumuje, Nnwere-nua, Uk'abala
Synonyms
Entada scelerata A. Chev.; Entadopsis scelerata (A. Chev.) G. C. C. Gilbert & Bouti; Pseudoentada scelerata (A. Chev.) Guinet;