Dicliptera clinopodia

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems have grooves along them. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are oval and hairy on both sides. The flowers are in dense groups at the top of the plant or in the axils of leaves. They are pale pink.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin), Swaziland

How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lubikelashamba

Synonyms

Justicia clinopodia E. Mey.;