Astephanus triflorus

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A slender climber. It grows 1 m tall. It is hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and and 1-2 cm long by 2-5 mm wide. They are grey green with fine hairs. There are 2-9 flowers in clusters along the stem.

Where it is found

It is a Meditarranean climate plant. It grows along the coast in South Africa.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The young fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Vissies

Synonyms

Apocynum triflorum L.f.; Astephanus marginatus Decne.; Astephanus neglectus Schltr.; Astephanus pauciflorus E. Mey.; Astephanus triflorus (L.f.) R. Br. ex Schult.;