Seddera latifolia

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows about 30 cm tall. It has a woody base. Young stems and leaves are hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-27 mm long. They are round at both ends. The flowers occur singly near the ends of the branches.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits desert and dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Chad, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mauritania, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bonamia latifolia (Hochst. & Steud.) Santapau; Breweria argentea Terrac.; Cressa latifolia T. Anderson; and others