Ancylobothrys robusta

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. The stems can be 30 m long. They attach by tendrils. The stems are 2-8 cm across. The fruit are orange and 2-8 cm across. There are 10-40 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Landolphia robusta (Pierre) Stapf; Pacouria robusta (Pierre) Pichon;