Coccinia adoensis var. jeffreyana
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A creeping pumpkin family plant. The stems are 3 m long. They have long shoots. The leaves are 3-10 cm long by 3-12 cm wide. They have 3-5 lobes. These are triangle shaped. The fruit are 2-6 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,300-2,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The ripe and the unripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mtumbulansoka, Mukunguhi