Justicia striata

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Nigeria it is recorded as 1,830 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burkina Faso, East Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Unkobo

Synonyms

Adhatoda striata Klotsch;