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Yellow Himalayan Ceropegia
Ceropegia pubescens

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A climbing herb. It has a thickened rootstock. The stems are twining.

Usually it is the roots that are eaten.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 900-2,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Tibet


How it is used for food

It mentions the young beans eaten as a vegetable. Usually with Ceropegia it is the roots that are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bansem, Bansimi

Synonyms

Ceropegia tsaiana Tsiang;