Ceropegia convolvuloides
A. Rich.
Apocynaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Description
A twining plant. The stems are hairy. The leaves are 5-8 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. There are soft hairs on both sides. There are 12-20 flowers in a group.
Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 3,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Ethiopia,
Notes
There are about 160-200 Ceropegia species. Probably now in Apocynaceae
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 12
