Devildoer
Strychnos tomentosa
Family: Loganiaceae
What it is like
A creeper. The stems can be 30 m long. It has tendrils that enable it to climb into surrounding vegetation. The stems are 12 cm across. The leaves are 1-4 cm wide. They are densely hairy underneath. The fruit are greenish-yellow and turn black. They are round and 8-10 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Apotai, Kwabanaro