Avonia albissima
(Marloth) G. D. Rowley
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Description
A subtropical herb in the family Anacampserotaceae (sometimes placed in Portulacaceae) that can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are used in an alcoholic drink.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used in an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
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Known Hazards
Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Cultivation
It can probably be grown by seed or cuttings.
Notes
It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 87.1 | 178 | 43 | 2 | — | 41.7 | 13.8 | 0.4 |
Synonyms
References (4)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 187 (As Anacampseros albissima)
- Plowes, N. J. & Taylor, F. W., 1997, The Processing of Indigenous Fruits and other Wildfoods of Southern Africa. in Smartt, L. & Haq. (Eds) Domestication, Production and Utilization of New Crops. ICUC p 185 (As Anacampseros albissima)
- Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 2:238. 1912 (As Anacampseros albissima)
- Wehmeyer, A. S, 1986, Edible Wild Plants of Southern Africa. Data on the Nutrient Contents of over 300 species (As Anacampseros sp.)
