Aspilia kotschyi

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 50 cm - 1.3 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-16 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are hairy on both surfaces. The flowers are purple to red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dipterotheca kotschyi Sch.Bip. ex Hochst.; and others