Cissus adenocaulis
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A vine with tuberous roots. Probably now Cyphostemma adenocarpum
There are about 300-350 Cissus species. There are about 75 species in tropical America.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical Africa
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Esaga, Mboe-nya-nzam, Mungwagu