Aneilema dregeanum

Family: Commelinaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has stems 30-45 cm long. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and can have a few hairs. The flower panicles are small and dense. The flower petals are pink or blue. There is a subspecies in Mozambique.

There are about 100 Aneilema species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland and open forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jerijeri, Lidzangamane

Synonyms

Commelina comosa E. Mey and others