Anisotes trisulcus

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Middle East, Somalia, Yemen

How it is used for food

The nectar is used to make a drink.

Edible parts

Flower nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Masis, Mirdhis, Mudhadh, Sheri

Synonyms

Anisotes trisulcus subsp. webi-schebeliensis Baden; Anisotes velutinus Lindau; Calasias bracteata Raf.; Dianthera trisulca Forssk. Justicia biflora Lam.; Justicia trisulca Vah.;