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Scientific Name:Basella alba Vernacular Name:Umunyanja, Ururarama Family name :Baselaceae Geographic Distribution:Roadsides, Forest edges and clearings, forest galleries, Fallow, widespread, 1600-2400 m.
Creeping succulent herb, stems much branched, up to 2-10 m long, glabrous, leaves alternate, petiole 2.5-6.5 cm long, lamina ovate to suborbicular, acute or acuminate at apex. Inflorescence an axillary spike. Flowers white or pinklish,0.4-0.5 cm long. Perianth 5-lobed, fleshy, not opening. Fruit a berry up to 0.5 cm in diameter, red,white or black
The leaves and stems are traditionally used as an abortifacient agent and to treat snake bites.
The leaves and stems are eaten as vegetable
