Cheiloclinium belizense

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A creeper or vine. The leaves are 4-21 cm long by 3-9 cm wide. The fruit are 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide. There are several seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lasap

Synonyms

Cheiloclinium jenmanii A. C. Sm.; Cheiloclinium meianthum S. C. Sm.; Cheiloclinium podostemma (Sandwith) A. C. Sm.; Salacia belizensis Standl.; Salacia podostemma Sandwith;