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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.;