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Huernia sp.

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

It is a stick like plant without leaves. It grows 10-25 cm high. It can be cultivated on stone walls dividing fields.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is drought tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia


How it is used for food

It is cooked and eaten.

Edible parts


How it is grown

It is grown by cuttings.


Its other names

Local names

Baqibaqa

Synonyms