Riocreuxia burchellii

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A tall straggling climber. The stems are twining and hairy. The leaves are simple and fleshy. They are broad at the base and taper to the tip. The flowers are in groups of 1-3 on the side of each node of the branches. They are tube shaped. The fruit is a slender follicle. It is broad at the base and tapers to the tip.

There are 8 Riocreuxia species. These are closely linked to Ceropegia.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on termite mounds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Burundi, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Koeiriempies

Synonyms

Ceropegia burchellii (K. Schum.) Huber subsp. profusa (N. E. Br.) Huber Riocreuxia polyantha Schltr.;