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Stathmostelma pauciflorum

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A herb.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, Zambia


How it is used for food

The tap root is eaten.

It is eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asclepias reflexa (Britten & Rendle) N. E. Br.;