Justicia matammensis

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb that grows each year from seed. It can grow upright or lie along the ground. It grows 50 cm long. The stems are hairy. The leaves are oval and widest below the middle. They are 3-9 cm long by 1-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Adhatoda matammensis Schweinf.; Justicia aethiopica Martelli;