Ghikaea speciosa

Family: Orobanchaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1-3 m tall. The leaves are oval and 4 cm long by 2 cm wide. The fruit is a capsule 8-10 mm long by 7-8 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 150-1,500 m above sea level. It grows in the seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ghikaea spectabilis Volkens & Schweinf.; Graderia speciosa Rendle;