Isoglossa substrobilina

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb. The branches are 4 sided. They have a line of white hairs. The leaves are 9 cm long by 3 cm wide. They taper at each end. The flower spikes are at the ends of branches. They are mauve.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs in the high mountains.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Isoglossa schliebenii Mildbr.; Plagiotheca fallax Chiov.;