Xysmalobium lapathifolium
Decne
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Apocynaceae family with edible leaves, though caution is advised in their consumption.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten, though caution should be exercised.
Known Hazards
Caution advised with leaf consumption.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
It is an unresolved name in The Plant List. The same name by a different author occurs.
Also Known As
Leshokhoa
References (1)
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 65
