Coccinia quinqueloba

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family herb. It is a climber. It keeps growing from year to year. The fruit are narrowly oval and bright red when ripe. They are 4-6 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The seeds are oval and 6-7 mm long by 4 mm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Malawi, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a potherb. They are cooked with peanuts and tomatoes.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bobbejaankonkommer, Cinkaka

Synonyms

Cephalandra quinqueloba (Thunb.) Schrad.; Bryonia quinqueloba Thunb.;