Ampelocissus gracilipes
| Abourbee | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Ampelocissus |
| Species: | A. gracilipes |
| Binomial name | |
| Ampelocissus gracilipes Stapf[1] | |
Ampelocissus gracilipes, also known as Abourbee (Akan-Twi),[2] is a climbing vine or liana in the Grape family of tropical western Africa[1] (Ghana to Liberia),[2] in densely vegetative, forested areas.[2][3]
The stems which are semi-woody, thick and sturdy, but not very hard, start out with a dense covering of washy-brown hairs, giving way over time to a complexion of small warts. Both flowers and fruits are red.[2][3]
Uses
The stem sap is potable and abundant, and can be drunk like water. The fruits, whether they have ripened or not, are also edible, but are not consumed in great quantity.[2]
References
- 1 2 J. Linn. Soc., Bot. (London) 37: 90. 1905 "Plant Name Details for Ampelocissus gracilipes". IPNI. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Burkill, H.M. (1985). "Entry for Ampelocissus gracilipes Stapf". The useful plants of west tropical Africa. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Aluka. 5. doi:10.5555/AL.AP.UPWTA.5_529. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- 1 2 "Ampelocissus gracilipes Stapf". Flora of West Tropical Africa. Aluka. 1, Prt. 2. ISBN 978-0-85592-027-2. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
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