Black face general, Pokok pecah kaca
Strobilanthes crispa
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub.
It is used in medicine. It has anticancer properties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. At MARDI.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Indonesia, Madagascar, Malaysia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea