Afrocayratia ibuensis

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A slight fleshy climber. It is a herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near streams and rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Chad, Congo DR, Congo R, East Africa, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Daole, Ibiabia

Synonyms

Cayratia ibuensis (Hook. f.) Suesseng; Cissus ibuensis Hook.f.; Vitis ibuensis Baker; Vitis intricata Baker;