Raphidiocystis jeffreyana
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A climbing plant. It can be slightly hairy at the nodes. The leaves are oval to heart shaped and can be hairy on the nerves underneath. The male flowers occur in groups of 1-8 on long stalks. The female flowers usually occur singly. The fruit are cylinder shaped and 7 mm long by 3 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Gabon, Uganda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mbankenkete