Ceropegia media

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A twining herb. It forms tubers. The stem is dull purple and unbranched. The leaves are opposite and 5-15 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 2-4.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, roots

How it is grown

New plants can be grown from stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ceropegia evansii var. media H. Huber;