Ceropegia aristolochioides
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A twining herb. It can be 5 m long. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are clustered at the ends of the stalk. They are dark purple.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Middle East, Niger, Sahel, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, West Africa, Yemen
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten. The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ceropegia albertina S. Moore; and several others