Dewevrea gossweileri, treated here as a synonyn, is accepted as a distinct species by some authors. It differs in having leaves generally bijugate (not 2-3-foliolate) and with a short style[].

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General Information

Dewevrea bilabiata is a vigorous, evergreen climbing shrub with twining, branched wooden stems up to 7cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

The plant is used as a fish poison[].

Botanical References

Range

Tropical Africa - Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, DR Congo

Habitat

A very common plant, growing in more or less sunny positions in rain-forest, flooded forest or in forest on firm ground; forest gallery; swamps; river sides; sometimes in clearings; also in humid places in savannah[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position[].
Plants are very rarely seen in fruit, though they flower all year round. The flowers are very fragrant[].

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked and eaten as a vegetable[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The plant is used as an insecticide[].

Propagation

Seed -

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