Salacia pynaertii

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A strongly growing creeper. It can be 2 to 40 m long. The leaves are 4-18 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. They are opposite. The flowers are yellow to brown and 3-4 mm across. The fruit is round and 2-3 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in secondary and swamp forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR

How it is used for food

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable, fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Mbondi

Synonyms

Salacia elegans var. pyraertii (De Wild.) R. Wilczek;