Khadia alticola
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Summary
Source: WikipediaKhadia alticola is a succulent plant that is part of the Aizoaceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa. It is found in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga at the Steenkampsberg, Utrecht and Wakkerstroom. The plant is considered rare.
Description
A small, rare succulent plant from the Aizoaceae family found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The root is fermented to make a drink, where it acts as a yeast.
Traditional Uses
The root is used to make a fermented drink. It acts like a yeast.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Other Information
It is rare.
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 8
- 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
