Cyphostemma hildebrandtii

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A climbing herb. It grows 50-80 cm tall. It has a large fleshy rootstock. The stems are slightly fleshy. They are stout and hairs.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It often grows on termite mounds. It grows in grasslands and open forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mangansangansa, Mupuma-puma

Synonyms

Cissus helenae Buscal. & Muschl.; Cissus hildebrandtii Gilg.; Cissus penduloides Dewit; Cyphostemma helenae (Buscal. & Muschl.) Desc.; Cyphostemma penduloides (Dewit) Desc.;