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