Barleria ventricosa

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A scrambling shrub. It grows about 1-3 m tall. It has trailing woody stems with leafy branches. The stems have 4 angles. The leaves are oval and 2-10 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. The base is heart shaped.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on dry hill slopes. It grows in woodland near rivers and on termite mounds. It grows between 700-1,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Congo DR, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Middle East, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Barleria stulhmannii Lindau;