Ceropegia affinis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A twining herb. It grows 2 m tall. The rootstock is a cluster of fleshy roots. The stems are succulent. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Somalia it occurs at 2,025 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Socotra, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ceropegia angusta N. E. Br.; Ceropegia racemosa N. E. Br.; and several others