Stephania laetificata
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A woody vine or liane. It grows 5 m long.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the lower levels of dense rain-forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw. The leaves are chewed as a sweet.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tolelehe