Cyphostemma simulans

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can lie along the ground or be a climber. The stems are short and hairy. It has tendrils. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand. The leaflets are 10 cm long by 7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry woodland. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cissus simulans C. A. Sm.;