Mota Sata
Boerhavia verticillata
Family: Nyctaginaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has tall stems. The leaves have leaf stalks. The leaves are broadly oval.
There are about 40 Boerhavia species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soils and alluvial plains.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Asia, Central Africa, India, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves