Floscopa schweinfurthii
Family: Commelinaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seeds. It is thinly hairy. It grows 15-20 cm tall. It repeatedly branches from the base. The leaves are 5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are oval to sword shaped and do not have a stalk. The flowers are at the end. The capsule is small.
There are about 20 Floscapa species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Guinea, Guinée, Sudan, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves