Anisotes trisulcus
(Forssk.) Nees
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Acanthaceae family. The flower nectar is used traditionally.
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Edible Uses
The nectar is used to make a drink.
Traditional Uses
The nectar is used to make a drink.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Middle East, Somalia, Yemen,
Synonyms
Anisotes trisulcus subsp. webi-schebeliensis BadenAnisotes velutinus LindauCalasias bracteata Raf.Dianthera trisulca Forssk.
Justicia biflora Lam.Justicia trisulca Vah.
Also Known As
Masis, Mirdhis, Mudhadh, Sheri
References (2)
- Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden.
- Omer, M., 2011, Diversity of Woody Species, Local Knowledge and Management Practices in Different Land Use Systems of Awbare Wereda, Jig-Jiga Zone of Somali Region, Ethiopia. M. Sc. thesis Addis Abba University p 47
