Buckollia volubilis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A vine. The stems can be 4 m long. It has a tuberous root. The leaves are clustered on stunted side shoots and opposite on normal shoots. The leaves are broadly oval and 3.5-5 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. They are hairy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 400-1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda

How it is used for food

The root is eaten raw. It is also pounded and added to drinking water to improve milk supply.

Edible parts

Root, tuber

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lomba

Synonyms

Curroria volubilis (Schltr.) Bullock; Raphionacme volubilis Schltr.;