Ruellia praetermissa
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A semi-woody herb. It grows 30-40 cm high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in undergrowth in secondary forest and grassland savannah in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, Central Africa, East Africa, Gabon, Kenya, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable