Aspidoglossum ovalifolium

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 50 cm tall. It is unbranched and finely hairy. The leaves are in pairs or threes. They are narrowly sword shaped and 4 cm long by 9 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Schizoglossum robustum Schltr.; - in part and others