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Ceropegia scabra

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A twining plant or vine. The leaves are large and sword shaped. The flowers are 6 cm long.

There are about 160-200 Ceropegia species. It has also been put in the family Asclepiadaceae. It is rare.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It has been recorded at 300 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


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