Albertisia delagoensis

Family: Menispermaceae

What it is like

A creeper or shrub with a rhizome. The stems are long and woolly. They are twining. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are oblong and narrow to the base. They are dark green on the upper surface and more pale underneath. The edges can be slightly wavy. The male flowers can be in groups of 1-3 in the axils of the leaves and the female flowers occur singly. They are 5 mm long. The fruit are oval, fleshy and yellow to orange. They have short hairs and are flattened on one side.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in sandy areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are soaked in water, mashed then served with other fruit. They are also used to make a drink.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cudodo, Cumbato

Synonyms

Anisocycla triplinervia (Pax) Diels; Epinetrum delagoense (N. E. Br.) Diels; Synclisia delagoense N. E. Br.;