Combretum nigrescens

Family: Combretaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. The stems can be 20-30 m long. The fruit are green.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 150 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Gum

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Combretum adenophorum Slooten; Combretum elmeri Merr.; Combretum kunstleri King; Combretum nigriscens var. kunstleri (King) Ridl.; Combretum scortechinii King;