Ancistrocarpus densispinosus
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It has long scrambling branches.
These have also been in the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along roadsides and waste places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Congo R, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Emanamoto, Iwaja, Okwunizo
Synonyms
Ancistrocarpus brevispinosus Oliv.; Ancistrocarpus wellensii De Wild.;