Sabicea calycina

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A climbing herb. It is slender and twining. It forms roots at the nodes. The flowers are in clusters. They are greenish white. The fruit are purple. They have 3 purple bracts around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open areas and stream beds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Ghana, Niger, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anansentoromahama

Synonyms

Sabicea barteri Wernham; Sabicea calycina var. hirsutiflora Wernham;