Metastelma costatum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

The stem is 8-28 cm tall. It is hairy. The leaves are in 6-8 pairs. They are slightly fleshy and 5-20 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 3-7.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Parapodium costatum E. Mey.; Rhombonema luridum Schltr.;