Codon royenii

Family: Bignoniaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It is softly woody and has white prickles. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaf stalk and leaves have white prickles. The leaves are oval to wedge shaped. The flowers are cream coloured with purple stripes. The fruit is a capsule with lumps.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows on dry stony slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The nectar is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit, nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Codon aculeatum Gaertn.;