Pseuderanthemum longifolium

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are long and narrow. The flowers are white with purple blotches.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, New Caledonia, Pacific, USA, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It is used as a hedge.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Adhatoda longifolia (Vahl) Nees; Anthacanthus sinuatus Nees [Illegitimate]; Ecbolium longifolium (Vahl) Kuntze; Justicia longifolia G Forst.; and others