Justicia schimperi
(Hochst.) Danby
AcanthaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten and the plant is a popular green vegetable.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
How to Identify
A straggling herb of the Acanthaceae family growing approximately 1 m high, found in tropical Africa.
How to Grow
It is a popular green vegetable.
Names & Synonyms
Asiapiriwa, Awong, Bendu, Dang-dang, Mugeb, Negbe
Justicia insularis nullTyloglossa schimperi Hochst.
