Rungia congoensis
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A small creeping herb. It grows 20 cm tall and 30 cm long. The leaf stalks are 1-3 cm long. The leaves are opposite and wedge shaped at the base.
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in cool shady sites.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten with other vegetables. The leaves are also dried and used as a spice with meat.
Edible parts
Flavouring, vegetable, leaves, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kinzonzi