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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;