Zehneria capillacea is a herbaceous climbing herb of the Cucurbitaceae family native to many countries in West and Central Africa.

The plant is a slender climbing herb that can grow up to 30 cm (12 in).

[1] The leaf outline is triangular with a hastate base and a deep green color.

The fruit shape is elliptical and color is usually green or dark green.

[citation needed] Leaf extracts from the herb are used as ingredients to prepare certain vegetable soups in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.