This species has often been confused with Neuropeltis velutina Hallier f., a species that is found further west in Nigeria and Central Africa[].

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General Information

Neuropeltis occidentalis is an evergreen climbing shrub.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a tying material.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

West tropical Africa - Guinea to Cote D'Ivoire.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Climber
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The stems are used as the source of a rope of high quality[].

Propagation

Seed -

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