Saba comorensis, Landolphia comorensis
Family: Apocynaceae
Mbungu, White Rubber Vine, Vbundu
Origin: South Africa
vine or creeper, full sun, semi-shade, moderate water, regular
water, white/off-white flowers, fragrant, ethno medical, edible
There are approximately 15 species of Landolphia in Africa.
The plants have white fragrant flowers and contain a milky latex
which exudes when the young bark or unripe fruit are damaged.
The fruit is edible, yellow when ripe, and the size of a large
orange. It is normally extremely sour.
Called Vbundu in Congo.
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