Akawesi, Monkey genip
Orthomene schomburgkii

Family: Menispermaceae

What it is like

A vine or liana. The leaf stalks are reddish yellow. The flowers occur singly or in small groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit stalk is about 1.1 cm long and slender. There are 1-3 fruit. They are oblong and 2-4 cm long by 1.2 cm wide. They are greenish-yellow to range with white dots. The flesh is edible.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows along water courses.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is sweet and is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chini kuro waska, Ituri ishi lokoda, Kulatawe wete, Pisimo acahuese, Tama kalemu, Yawati waska

Synonyms

Anomospermum schomburgkii Miers;