Dictyophleba ochracea
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A woody creeper or liane. It grows 40 m long. It is slender and 16 cm around. The stems are hairy and yield a white latex. The fruit can be 15 cm across.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The fruit and seeds are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit production is seasonal. Fruit are available April to November.
Its other names
Local names
Aato, Ahom, Ato, Avom, Mandolo, Nambedumbedu, Pembilibiti