Purple bells
Dyschoriste thunbergiiflora
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It is rounded and 1.7 m tall. The flowers are trumpet shaped.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya
How it is used for food
The leaves are occasionally used as a relish in Mbeere District, Kenya
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
It can be grown by seed, cuttings or by layering.
Its other names
Local names
Mw-okia
Synonyms
Calophanes thunbergiiflora S.Moore;