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Mondia whitei , African Viagra Vine, Mukombera, White's Ginger, Gondolosi

Mondia whitei

African Viagra Vine, Mukombera, White's Ginger, Gondolosi
Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Origin: Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantFull sunRegular waterEthnomedical plant.
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Mondia whytei is a robust woody creeper. In Spring, it bears panicles of cream-yellow buds which open to reveal deep red inner petals. Mondia whytei root infusion is popularly used as an aphrodisiac in Malawi and as a natural appetizer, enhancer of cerebral and peripheral blood circulation.





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Mondia whytei - Vxxx-ra Vine, Mukombera

Viagra vine, Mukombera. A robust woody creeper, root infusion is popularly used as an aphrodisiac in Africa and as a natural appetizer, enhancer of cerebral and peripheral blood circulation.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot