Brachystelma filifolium
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-50 cm high. The flowers are cream or light brown.
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It needs well drained soil and lots of sun.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
A famine food.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Macropetalum filifolium Schltr.; Tenaris filifolia N. E. Brown;