Ceropegia saxatilis
Jum et Perr.
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Description
A climbing plant. It has a small underground tuber. The leaves are oval and 5-6 cm long by 2 cm wide. The flowers are 4 cm long. They have a tube that is mottled reddish-brown. The petals are broad and united at the end.
Edible Uses
The underground tubers are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes below 20 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar,
Notes
There are about 160-200 Ceropegia species. Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Synonyms
Ceropegia contorta Jum et Perr.
References (2)
- Decary, R., 1946. Plantes et animaux utiles de Madagascar. Annales du Musée Colonial de Marseille, 54e année, 6e série, 4e volume, 1er et dernier fascicule. 234 pp.
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 12 (As Ceropegia contorta)
