Ceropegia maccannii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
An erect herb. It grows 30-100 cm tall. The leaves are oval and 9-12 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 6-10.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 600-1,200 m above sea level in southern India.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kharpudi