Hypoestes verticillaris var. mollis
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It varies in form but forms tufts and grows 1 m tall.
There are about 40-70-150 Hypoestes species. They grow in tropical regions.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in open places of wooded savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Arabia, Australia, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Middle East, Nigeria, Senegal, Southern Africa, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are sometimes cooked and eaten as a vegetable. The plant is burnt to ash and used as a cooking salt.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Bumbop, Kerere ekere, Kwaduko, Nguan