South west African grapes, Butter tree
Cyphostemma uter

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It grows 1.5 m tall. It has a very stout trunk. This branches to form a low tree. The trunk can be 60 cm tall. The leaves are green and fleshy and have 5 lobes. They are crowded at the ends of branches. They have teeth along the edge. The flowers are greenish yellow.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Caution: The skin of the fruit cause mouth irritation presumably due to oxalates.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Kaoko kobas

Synonyms

Cissus uter Exell & Mendonca;