Obomene
Ancylobothrys scandens

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A climber. It can be 20 m long and 50 cm around. The leaves are oblong or broadly sword shaped. They are dark green and shiny above. The flowers are in dense clusters without stalks. The fruit is round and about 4-5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal regions in central Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants flower in August.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Landolphia scandens (Schumach. & Thonn.) F. Didr.;