Stathmostelma propinquum
(N. E. Br.) Schltr.
Apocynaceae Edible: Tuber, Root
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Description
A tropical plant forming an edible tuber, native to seasonally dry areas.
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Edible Uses
Both the tuber and root are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Asclepias propinqua N. E. Br.
References (1)
- Maundu, Traditional Food Plants of Kenya
