Stachytarpheta urticifolia
Sims
Blue rat tail, False verbena
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStachytarpheta urticifolia, the nettleleaf velvetberry or dark blue snakeweed, is a species of lavender plant in the verbena family. In some countries it is considered as an invasive weed.
Description
A small shrub. It keeps growing from year to year. It can grow 1.5 m tall. The leaves are 4-12 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. They are oval and opposite.
Edible Uses
The ripe dried fruit are eaten, particularly by children.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
American Samoa, Asia, British Indian Ocean Terr., BIOT, Central America, Nauru, Pacific, Rotuma, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Wallis & Futuna,
Other Information
The ripe dried fruit are eaten by some children.
Also Known As
Edidubai, Fua pepe, Mautofu
References (2)
- Thaman, R. et al, 1994, The flora of Nauru. Atoll Research Bulletin No. 392.
- Topp, J. M. W., 1988, An Annotated Check List of the Flora of Diego Garcia, British Ocean Territory. Atoll Research Bulletin No. 313
