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Salacia cornifolia

Family: Celastraceae


What it is like

A creeper or liane. The fruit pulp is sweet and edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Gabon, Ghana, Sierra Leone, West Africa


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ayamensa

Synonyms