Thunbergia oblongifolia
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has an erect stem. It is woody. The leaves are oval and without leaf stalks. They are shiny and have soft hairs around the edge. The flowers are mauve with a yellow throat.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Malawi it grows at higher altitudes. It grows in the savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia
How it is used for food
Leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jandalala, Maluba a buki, Mlombwe, Mnombwe