Duosperma trachyphyllum
(Bullock) Dayton
Acanthaceae Edible: Leaves
gbif· cc-by
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
gbif· cc-by
Meise Botanic Garden
gbif· cc-by
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
An erect shrubby herb. It grows 1.3 m tall. The young branches have curly hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-8 cm long by 1.4-3 cm wide.
This description is brief — help expand it
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded between 1,200-1,450 m above sea level in Tanzania.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Disperma trachyphyllum Bullock
References (1)
- Food Composition Tables for use in Africa FAO http://www.fao.org/infoods/directory No. 614 (As Disperma trachyphyllum)
