Phlogacanthus curviflorus var. menchanensis
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. The stems are woody. The leaves are 25-36 cm long by 15-19 cm wide. The flowering stalks are 23-25 cm long. The flowers are dark red.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forest undergrowth between 70-100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
The leaves and flowers are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers