helloplants.org

Justicia anagalloides

Family: Acanthaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year and lies along the ground. It forms roots at the nodes. It can be 50 cm long. The leaves are oval and 2 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are 2-4 flowers in a spike like group.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Kenya, South Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms