Asystasia schimperi
T. Anderson
Atipa
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Description
An erect annual herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The stems are 4 sided and purplish-green. They are hairy. The stems come from a taproot. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are oval or oblong and taper to both ends. They are light green and hairy. The flowers are small and pink. They are 15 mm long. The fruit is a stalked capsule. It is flattened and on the sides and has 4 seeds. Probably now Asystasia mysorensis
Edible Uses
The plant and leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
It is used as a medicine.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Eswatini, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda,
Notes
There are about 40-70 Asystasia species. It is also used as a medicine.
Also Known As
Ecototo, Imbobela, Imifino, Limu, Namatala, Nyante, Temba, Urombokayo
References (14)
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- Goode, P., 1989, Edible Plants of Uganda. FAO p 39
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