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Monanthotaxis foliosa

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A shrub or woody climber. It grows 2.7 m long.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the edges of forests between 600-800 m above sea level in Central Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Biribarana, Ntetekon

Synonyms

Clathrospermum foliosum Engl. & Diels.; Enneastemon foliosus (Engl. & Diels) Robyns & Ghesq.; Popowia foliosa Engl. & Diels;