Sensel
Justicia schimperiana
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are sword shaped and 12 cm long by 5 cm wide. They have a few hairs along the veins.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,250-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The nectar is sucked from the flower.
The nectar of the flowers is sucked by children. It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Nectar, leaves - tea - medicinal
How it is grown
It can be used as a hedge or fence.
Its other names
Local names
Ciikkicho, Dhummuugaa, Dumuga
Synonyms
Adhatoda schimperiana (Hochst.) Hochst. ex Nees; Ecbolium schimperianum (Hochst.) Kuntze; Gendarussa schimperiana Hochst.;