Commelina imberbis
Family: Commelinaceae
What it is like
It is a creeping herb. It grows 50-80 cm tall. The stems are succulent. The plant roots at the nodes. The leaves are narrowly oval. They clasp the stems at its base. The flowers are mauve-blue.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Kenya it grows in coastal regions. In Ethiopia it grows between 500-1,950 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alfeso, Ametegaella, Aretekodo, Dzedza, Gnok, Ikengera, Lukolowa, Nkongo