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Landolphia congolensis

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A creeper or vine. It can be 10-30 m long. The fruit when cut has a bad smell.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in hot, moist tropical conditions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Nigeria, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Koldamba

Synonyms

Carpodinus congolensis Stapf; Carpodinus oxyanthoides Wernham; Carpodinus schlechteri K.Schum. ex Stapf; Carpodinus turbinata Stapf;