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Crossostemma laurifolium

Family: Passifloraceae


What it is like

A climber or shrub. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are 7-11 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and it tapers to the tip. It has white flowers. They are bisexual and in groups. The fruit are yellow or orange. They are oval and 8 cm long.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in closed forest or secondary bush.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Sierra Leone, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Adakaba, Atuna, Bindi

Synonyms