Manotes expansa
Family: Connaraceae
What it is like
A woody creeper. It can be 6.5 m long The leaf stalks are 5-25 cm long. The leaves have 3-13 narrowly oval leaflets. These are 3-10 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The flowers are small and in groups on stalks 50 cm long. The fruit are 1.5 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rain-forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Guinea, Guinée, Liberia
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tokayikayi