Justicia exigua
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It can be erect or lie along the ground. The stems are 45 cm long. The leaves can have hairs along the midrib. The leaves are broadly oval or sword shaped. They are 12-46 mm long by 4-17 mm wide. The flowers are white with red lines.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Uganda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akweny-akweny