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Barleria bornuensis

Family: Acanthaceae


What it is like

A low branched shrub. It has spines 1-2 cm long. The flowers are blue and 2.5 cm long.

There are about 300 Barleria species.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in savannah above 300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, Nigeria, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from cuttings.


Its other names

Local names

Jatibolohi

Synonyms