Aneilema pedunculosum
Family: Commelinaceae
What it is like
A herb. It bends over and keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are narrowly oval and have a false leaf stalk. The flowers are at the top of the plant and are dense. The flowers are small and blue.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in shady places in forests and is often near streams. It grows up to 800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cinkovwa