Leucas pechuelii
(Kuntze) Baker
White foxtail, Horse bush
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Description
A herb. It can grow 1 m tall. The leaves are grey-green and oval. They are 1.5-4 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and there are a few small teeth in the upper third. The flowering shoots are 10-20 cm long. There are 3-10 flowers in a group.
Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are brewed as tea.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been collected at 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Damara, Erombora, Nama
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
