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Artabotrys thomsonii

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A creeper. It grows 25 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Nigeria, West Africa


How it is used for food

The stem sap is eaten raw as a drink.

Edible parts

Stem sap - water


How it is grown

Plants flower in February.


Its other names

Local names

Bombende, Bombende'o'ome, Liyomomi, Longuro

Synonyms