Justicia odora

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows up to 1.5 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas in savannah.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lopara, Lopero

Synonyms

Adhatoda hypericum Solms ex Schweinf.; Dianthera odora Forrssk.; Justicia fischeri Lindau; and others