Rhinacanthus calcaratus

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 10-23 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. They taper to the stalk. The leaves are opposite.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Justicia calcarata Wall.;