Iko, Yiye
Aeollanthus pubescens

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It is erect and branched. It grows 90 cm high.

There are about 35 Aeolanthus species. They occur in Africa.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in rocky waste places in savanna woodlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, East Africa, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in sauces and as a flavouring. It is like basil.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, spice, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants are grown by seed.

Its other names

Local names

Fe okuta, Kpon'kouta

Synonyms

Aeollanthus buettneri Gurke; Aeollanthus calvus Briq.; Aeollanthus chevalieri Briq.; Aeollanthus elongatus Briq.; Aeollanthus lujai De Wild.; Aeollanthus petasatus Briq.; Aeollanthus pubescens var. nudus A. Chev.; Aeollanthus purpureopilosus Wernham; Aeollanthus robynsii De Wild.; Aeollanthus stormsii Gurke; Aeollanthus stormsioides Stopp;