Passifloraceae FAMILY

Adenia globosa

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

The aerial parts of Adenia globosa contain the cyanogenic glycosides deidaclin and its stereoisomer tetraphyllin A^[1]. Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the sap of most members of this genus is poisonous^[2].

Cultivation Details

HabitDeciduous Climber

Growth—

A plant of drier areas in the tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,800 metres. The plant can be damaged if temperatures fall below 7°c and does not grow well below 15°c^[2]. Succeeds in full sun and light shade^{[3, 2]}. Requires a well-drained soil^[3].

Propagation

Seed - Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Adenia+globosa>

Pollinators

Data unavailable

References

[1]Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa. — http://www.prota.org ↩︎An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
[2]Desert Tropicals — http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ ↩︎The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
[3]Bihrmann's Caudiciforms — http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/ ↩︎An internet site giving information on caudiciform plants (plants with swollen stem bases such as the Baobab tree, cycads and many succulents). Excellent photos, usually of cultivated plants in pots.