Pagodas
Ceropegia rendallii

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A twining vine plant. It has round white tubers. They are about 3 cm across. The vines are thin and can be 1 m long. The leaves are fleshy and oval. They are greyish-green. The flowers are purple or cream. They are 2-2.5 cm long. They occur in groups of 1- on short stalks.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in well drained soil. It often grows amongst rocks and on slopes in shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Botswana, East Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa, Swaziland, USA, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The roots are peeled, roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Root, tubers, leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It can also be grown from tubers. Seeds should be sown fresh.

It grows in the desert but tubers are largest in the rainy season.

Its other names

Local names

Serowe

Synonyms

Ceropegia galpinii Schltr.;