Wilde piesand
Cynanchum orangeanum

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

An erect herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are simple and like threads. They are 3-5 cm long and 1 mm wide. The flowers are small and white to green. They occur as 1-5 in a group. The fruit are spindle shaped and occur in pairs with many seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot and arid zones. It is often on rocky or sandy soils. In southern Africa it grows between 1,000-1,500 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The young fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kanibe

Synonyms

Flanagania orangeana Schltr.;