Agro-Techniques for Possible Domestication of Gongronema Latifolium

Abstract

GongrOIMlltl Iotifolium ('Utazi') is among the most important economic indigenous vegetable crops in the humid tropical area of South Eastern Nigeria (Okigbe, 1985). It is a perennial climber which grows wild and semi-wild. The edible parts are the stem and leaves which are very nutritious and have medicinal value. The leaves could be eaten raw or used as a spice/flavouring agent for soup, stew and salad (Ugbaja and Omalike, 1991).