Justicia petiolaris
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Phephentswana
Synonyms
Adhatoda petiolaris Nees; Ecbolium petiolare (E. Mey.) Kuntze; Gendarussa petiolaris C. Presl.;