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Lankesteria barteri

Family: Acanthaceae


What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 60-120 cm tall. It is hairy. The flowers are tube shaped and 4 cm long. They turn orange to red. They are in dense spike like groups 5-8 cm long.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Nigeria, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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