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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


How it is grown


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