SPECIES


Local Name : Lirunde
Scientific Name :
Habit : Herb/Shrub
Uses : It cures skin color change. and also used as vegetables.
Morphology : The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall, has green hairy leaves, stem is purple. Flowers are white in colour and brown seeds
Life Cycle : Its life span is short, flowers and seed setting annually.
Habitat : Moist stream bank and open forest
Distribution : In and around kakamega forest, Luvambo area
Estimated Population : >1000 (grows wildly)
Average Altitude : 4000-5000 ft
Part Used : Leaves