Chinchayote, Cuajote
Gonolobus edulis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A woody creeper. The leaves are simple. The leaf blades are 4-9 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are narrowly oval. They taper to the tip and are heart shaped at the base. The flowers are in groups of 5-10 in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 10-12 cm long.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-2,200 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

The fruit are used in stews.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cuayote, Guayote, Guayato

Synonyms

Vincetoxicum edule Standl.;