Landolphia jumellei
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A creeper. It can be 100 m long and 55 cm across at the base. The fruit are 10-12 cm across.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical equatorial forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit are available August to October.
Its other names
Local names
Akuko, Akwa, Limbii, Ngamo, Obi, Senja
Synonyms
Carpodinus alnifolia A. Chev. [Invalid]; Carpodinus fulva Pierre; Carpodinus globulifera K. Schum.; Carpodinus jumellei Pierre ex Jum.;