Justicia schimperi
(Hochst.) Danby
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Description
A straggling herb of the Acanthaceae family growing approximately 1 m high, found in tropical Africa.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten and the plant is a popular green vegetable.
Traditional Uses
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Cultivation
It is a popular green vegetable.
Synonyms
Justicia insularis nullTyloglossa schimperi Hochst.
Also Known As
Asiapiriwa, Awong, Bendu, Dang-dang, Mugeb, Negbe
