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Xysmalobium asperum

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A herb. It is like Xysmalobium aceratoides but the leaves taper more to the ends. They have very rough edges. There are fewer flowers and they are greenish yellow.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Swaziland it grows in the highveld only.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Umdzayana

Synonyms