Strophanthus mirabilis
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. There are many branches and it can also be a creeper. It loses its leaves during the year. The flowers appear with the leaves. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 1-4 cm long by 0.3-1.4 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The flowers can be spreading. They are yellow to pink. The fruit is brown to dark purple.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots, vegetable, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Geed-meged