Ceropegia saxatilis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. It has a small underground tuber. The leaves are oval and 5-6 cm long by 2 cm wide. The flowers are 4 cm long. They have a tube that is mottled reddish-brown. The petals are broad and united at the end.

There are about 160-200 Ceropegia species. Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes below 20 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ceropegia contorta Jum et Perr.;