Stomatostemma monteiroae

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A climber or creeper. It grows 10 m high. The stems are round. They wind around supports. It has tuberous roots. The leaves are narrowly oval. The flowers are white to yellowish-green. The fruit are a long shape and they have rings around them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on dry woodland and rocky hillsides.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are harvested while still green and the seeds removed then the fruit are used as a relish. The fruit are boiled in water and sliced and sun dried. The dried fresh fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mostata

Synonyms

Cryptolepis monteireae Oliv.;