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.