Tail grape
Artabotrys scytophyllus

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves hang down. The young leaves and stem are yellow. The flowers are pale green to white. The fruit occur singly or in pairs. They are oval and pale green to yellow with pale spots. They contain 1 seed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the seasonally dry areas in Madagascar. It has been recorded at 900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

It is used as a spice for sauces. The flowers are used for flavouring.

It is a cultivated plant.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hazondre

Synonyms

Polyalthia scytophylla Ghesq.; Popowia scytophylla Diels; Xylopia decaryana Cavaco & Karaedren;