Babiana curviscapa
G. J. Lewis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBabiana curviscapa is a perennial flowering plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Babiana. The species is endemic to the Northern Cape and is part of the Succulent Karoo. It occurs from Steinkopf southwards to Kamiesberge and the hills west of Bitterfontein.
Description
It is a bulb plant and a herb.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulb | 57.2 | — | — | 5.4 | — | 1.2 | 28.7 | 0.4 |
Synonyms
Babiana framesii var. kamiesbergensis G. J. Lewis
References (3)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 66
- Wehmeyer, A. S, 1986, Edible Wild Plants of Southern Africa. Data on the Nutrient Contents of over 300 species
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
