Hypoxis hemerocallidea, African potato, Sterblom and insects
African potato (in the misapplied sense) has been used as a traditional medicine for centuries. It is a household name in South Africa and probably the best known muti plant in the country. The African potato has even been recommended by a former Minister of Health for inclusion in the daily diet of HIV patients. See: www.plantzafrica.com/planthij/hypoxishemero.htm NWU Botanical Garden Potchefstroom
