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Landolphia elliptica

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A climbing shrub or vine. It has woody stems. The stems attach by tendrils. The fruit are pear shaped and 6 cm long by 3.5 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in shady places in coastal forests at low elevations. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants are grown by seeds.


Its other names

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