Maerua subcordata
Family: Capparaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It produces a large tuber.
It probably has health benefits for malaria.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the semi-arid south eastern region of Kenya. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
How it is used for food
The root is chewed and also boiled in soup. The fruit are eaten after repeated boiling.
Edible parts
Root, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chepulusuw, Erut, Kulup, Pa-ata sheka
Synonyms
Courbonia subcordata Gili; Courbonia tubulosa Gilg. & Gilg.-Ben.;