Calycobolus africanus

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

It is a woody climber. The young branches are hairy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Breweria alternifolia (Planch.) Radlk.; Breweria codonanthus Baker ex Oliv.; Codonanthus africana G. Don.; Codonanthus alternifolius Planch.; Prevostea africana (G. Don) Benth.; Prevostea alternifolia Hall. f.; Prevostea micrantha Dammer; Prevostea nigerica Rendle;