Gnetum africanum

Taxobox
name = "Gnetum africanum"

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image_width = 240px
image_caption = "Gnetum africanum", from the costal rainforest of Cameroon.
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Gnetophyta
classis = Gnetopsida
ordo = Gnetales
familia = Gnetaceae
genus = "Gnetum"
species = "G. africanum"
binomial = "Gnetum africanum"
binomial_authority =

"Gnetum africanum" (fúmbwa in Lingala) is a popular vegetable collected in the wild (rather than cultivated) throughout tropical Africa.

A common way of preparation is to cut it into small strips, then steam or boil, and mix with palm or peanut butter.

External links

* [http://www.gafricom.co.uk/recette-africaine.html Recipe] from the Gateshead African Community Association