Orthopichonia visciflua

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A slender climber. It has tendrils. The leaves are 7-16 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and have a round tip. The flowers are white and in groups in the axils of leaves. There are 5-9 flowers. Possibly now Landolphia visciflua (K. Schum. ex Hallier f.) R. Morokawa & A. O. Simoes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Gabon, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clitandra sclerophylla K. Schum. ex Stapf; Clitandra staudtii Stapf; Clitandra visciflua K. Schum. ex Hallier f.; Orthandra staudtii (Stapf) Pichon; Orthopichonia staudtii (Stapf) H. Huber;