Waga waga
Melanthera scandens

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A scrambling herb.

It can be a troublesome weed.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in waste places and on the edges of forests in West Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are added to soups. Caution: It should probably only be eaten in small amounts as it can cause emptying of the bowls.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution, vegetable

How it is grown

It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Niania bo, Waga waga

Synonyms

Melanthera brownei;