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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

Synonyms