Brachystelma burchellii

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 35-45 cm tall. The stem is slender, erect and smooth. It comes from an almost round tuber. The leaves are simple and narrow. The flowers are 20-25 mm long and usually in pairs at the nodes. They are long and slender and tube shaped.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tlo'kwe

Synonyms

Macropetalum burchelli Decne;