Stachytarpheta angustifolia

Family: Verbenaceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 80 cm high. It can branch just below the flower. The stem is rounded or 4 sided. The leaves are papery and narrowly oval. They are 4-9 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are on a loose spike 25-30 cm long. The flowers are small and purple.

There are about 133 Stachytarpheta species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Brazil, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America, Congo DR, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Mexico, North America, South America, Suriname, Venezuela, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Verbena angustifolia Mill.; Stachytarpheta elatior Schrad. ex Schult.; Stachytarpheta angustissima Moldenke;