Ceropegia brosima
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A climbing herb. It grows 60 cm long. The leaves are 3 cm long by 3 mm wide. They are narrow and smooth. The flowers are greenish-white. They have a purple spot in the lower part. The roots are flat.
There are about 160 Ceropegia species. Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya
How it is used for food
The tuber is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ong'eni