Koseret
Lippia abyssinica

Family: Verbenaceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are hairy. The flowers are small and purple or pink

There are about 200 Lippia species. They are tropical plants.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows between 1,600-2,000 m above sea level in Ethiopia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for tea. They are also used as flavouring in spices. They are also boiled with butter.

Edible parts

Leaves, spice, leaves - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gambey tea bush, Kesse, Kessie, Kussayee, Metoch

Synonyms

Lantana abyssinica Otto & A. Dietr.; Lantana polycephala R. Br.; Lippia abyssinica var. pubescens (Moldenke) Moldenke; Lippia adoensis Hichst. ex Walp.; Lippia adoensis var. koseret Sebsebe; Lippia adoensis var. pubescens Moldenke; Lippia grandifolia Hochst. ex A. Rich.; Lippia grandifolia var. longipedunculata Moldenke; Lippia schimperi Hochst. ex Walp.;