Ceropegia convolvuloides
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A twining plant. The stems are hairy. The leaves are 5-8 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are oval or heart shaped. There are soft hairs on both sides. There are 12-20 flowers in a group.
There are about 160-200 Ceropegia species. Probably now in Apocynaceae
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 3,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Ethiopia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root