SPECIES


Local Name : Indalandalwa
Scientific Name :
Habit : Herb/Shrub
Uses : Used for deworming
Morphology : It has thorny-light green leaves, the leaves are very rough. flowers are white or purple and the fruits are yellow when ripe and green unripe.
Life Cycle : It regenerates in its life cycle, flowering annually.
Habitat : Dry grassland, open forest and near cultivated land
Distribution : along the roads (Kakamega Shinyalu route) and inside the forest.
Estimated Population : 1 to 10
Average Altitude : 3000-4000 ft
Part Used : Leaves, roots and fruits