Annona stenophylla subsp. cuneata
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A small creeper. It has a rhizome 30-40 cm long. The fruit are small and orange.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Congo, East Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten. The leaves are used as a tea substitute.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dilolo, Elolo, Kilolo, Loloalolo, Lolo-kia-ndambi, Malomboka, Molo, Muloloa, Nlolo, Nolopolo, Nzelenge
Synonyms
Annona cuneata (Oliv.) R. E. Fr.; Annona senegalensis var. cuneata Oliv.; Annona senegalensis var. glabrescens Oliv.;