Asclepias densiflora
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb or shrub. It grows 24 cm high. It has a fleshy tuber under the ground and annual stems grow from this. It branches at the base and the branches lean outwards. These bend upwards and have flowers at the ends. The stems have milky sap. The leaf blade is triangle shaped. and 5 cm long by 2 cm wide. There are about 15 flowers in a cluster. They are white.
There are 100 Asclepias species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Munhenzwa, Munenzva