Orbea tubiformis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb. The stems are 8-15 cm long. They are grey-green mottled with brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Angolluma tubiformis (E. A. Bruce & P.R.O. Bally) Plowes; Caralluma tubiformis E. A. Bruce & P.R.O. Bally; Ceropegia tubiformis (E. A. Bruce & P.R.O. Bally) Bruyns; Pachycymbium tubiforme (E. A. Bruce & P.R.O. Bally) M. G. Gilbert;