Rhytidocaulon fulleri

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It does not have leaves and can lie along the ground. The main stem is 20 cm long and 2 cm wide. It is thick and square or having 4 or 5 angles. It has a thick waxy coat.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Middle East, Oman, Yemen

How it is used for food

It is not common.

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ceropegia fulleri (Lavranos & Mortimer) Bruyns;