Odontadenia nitida

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A vine or creeper. It grows 15 m long. The stems are slender. The flowers are yellow. The sap is white. The fruit are follicles 19-22 cm long by 0.8 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Trinidad, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Unhay uaponima

Synonyms

Angadenia nitida (Vahl) Miers; Echtites nitidus Vahl; Odontadenia augustifolia A. DC.; and others