Ambach
Brachystelma lineare
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A succulent herb. There are several slender stems. They are 15 cm long. It has a tuber 4-12 cm across. There are 1 or 2 flowers in a group.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Brachystelma ellipticum A. Richard; Brachystelma phyteumoides K. Schumann; Brachystelma asmarense Chiovenda; Brachystelma constrictum J. B. Hall;