Anacampseros papyracea

Family: Anacampserotaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a succulent plant. It has very small leaves. They are covered with a papery white stipule. The branches are erect of creeping. It has tuber like roots. The flowers are very small and whitish green. They die quickly.

It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in arid places. It needs good light.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Parts of the plant are used in making beer.

Edible parts

Roots - yeast, stems - yeast

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed. They need a temperature between 15-21°C to germinate.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anacampseros papyracea E. Mey ex Fenzl; Anacampseros papyracea E. Mey. ex Sond.; Avonia papyracea (E. Mey. ex Fenzl) G. D. Rowley;