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.;