Asystasia mysorensis (Roth) Anderson is a plant in the Acanthaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Asystasia mysorensis (Roth) Anderson
Asystasia mysorensis is an edible African Acanthaceae plant used as a leafy vegetable by the Kikuyu community.
Asystasia mysorensis (Roth) Anderson is an edible plant species in the Acanthaceae family, found in Africa. It is used as a leafy vegetable, and the Kikuyu community incorporates it into food, including the delicious dish 'mukimo'. Its local name is 'muhika na ihuu'.
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