Pentanisia prunelloides subsp. latifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground. It grows 7-60 cm high. It has a woody rootstock up to 1 cm wide. The leaves are 2-9 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. They are broadly oval. The flowers are in a large head 7 cm long by 4 cm wide. The flower tube is bright blue. The fruit are black and 3-5 mm long by 2-3 mm wide. The seeds are brown and 2.5 mm long by 2 mm wide. They are thin.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on plateau woodland and in grassy places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Malawi, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Insanki

Synonyms

Declieuxia latifolia Hochst.; Pentanisia longisepala Krause; Pentanisia prunelloides var. latifolia (Hochst.) Walp.; Pentanisia variabilis var. latifolia (Hochst.) Sond.;