Mikania chenopodifolia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A creeping shrub. It has white flowers.

There are about 400 Mikania species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, West Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eupatoria chenopodifolium (Willd.) Poir.;