Ischnolepis graminifolia

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb or shrub. It grows 2 m tall. It has a tuberous root 5 cm across. The leaves are arranged in rings of 3. These occur at each node but can be condensed to look like a ring of 9. The flowers are pale yellow.

It is also placed in the Asclepiadaceae and the Periplocaceae. There is only one Eschnolepis species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ischnolepis tuberosa Jum. & H. Perrier; Pentopetia graminifolia Costantin & Gallaud;