Mann's landolphia
Landolphia mannii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A woody creeper or vine. It grows to 35-100 m long. The stem can be 50 cm across at the base. The fruit are large and round.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in a range of forest types from wet to dry. It grows up to 800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Asia, Cameroon, Central Africa (country/location of origin), Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Indonesia, Nigeria, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp and seeds are eaten raw. The fruit is astringent and acid.
The fruit are not greatly appreciated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Avom, Landolfia mann, Mesisi, Mogogi, Movoki, Muvogi, Ngende, Ovoge
Synonyms
Landolphia foetii Jum.; Landolphia klainei Pierre;