Species name
Ceropegia
sp.
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Local name(s)
Shabina (Ari)
General description
The plant is
a creeper and climbs on trees and any other stands or stakes. It has a
milky sap when cut. It grows only in bush but not planted purposefully
by human beings.
Edible part(s),
preparation methods and palatability
Leaves and tender parts are eaten
any time when cabbage and Moringa oleifera leaves are scarce. Leaves and
tender parts are chopped and boiled. The taste is similar to Moringa oleifera
leaves and therefore appreciated by people.
Agroecology
The plant is
only found in bush land areas in the lowlands.
Propagation
method(s)
Propagates by
root/stolons/rhizomes
Sample location(s)
Kaissa
Kebele, Bako-Gazer (South Omo)
Remarks
The plant is not found on farmed fields
and is neither been domesticated in and around the homestead. As it tastes
good and grows as a creeper on other plants, there might be a potential
to plant and let it grow on the living fence around the homestead or in
the home garden.
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