Justicia pinguior
C. B. Clarke
Acanthaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It arises from a woody rootstock. This tuberous rootstock is 80 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are pounded, boiled in water and the decoction used as a remedy for intestinal worms.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
Also Known As
Nyawolo
References (1)
- Ruffo, C. K., Birnie, A. & Tengnas, B., 2002, Edible Wild Plants of Tanzania. RELMA p 406
