Cibirhiza spiculata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A climber. It grows 1.5 m tall. It forms a tuber. It is 10 cm long by 5 cm wide. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 2-6 vm long by 1-2 mm wide. The flowers are green and white.
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in sand in Acacia-Commiphora. It suits seasonally dry locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Doonbir