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Ceropegia fusiformis

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A climbing plant. It forms a tuberous rootstock. It has one or more slender stems. The leaf stalk is 15-20 cm long. The leaves are 3-6 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, West Africa


How it is used for food

The root is eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Vegetable, root, tuber


How it is grown


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