Cynanchum acuminatum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A slender climber. There are 2 subspecies. The leaves are spreading and 3-7 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers are small and in compact groups.

There are about 150 Cynanchum species. It is used in medicine. As Cynanchum acuminatum Thunb. is an unresolved name in The Plant List. There are several different plants with the same name but different authorities.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bobe-fam, Gipungulela, Tonda

Synonyms

Cynanchum congolense De Wild.; Vincetoxicum adalinae K.Schum.;