SPECIES


Local Name : Shimiamia
Scientific Name :
Habit : Climber
Uses : It is used to cure throat infections.
Morphology : It is zigzag shaped, green leaves, white flowers and black seeds.
Life Cycle : It is a seasonal plant, flowering annually.
Habitat : Bushes and shrub berries, open forest, and near cultivated land.
Distribution : Along the roads (Kakamega Shinyalu route) and cultivated land
Estimated Population : 10 to 50
Average Altitude : 4000-5000 ft
Part Used : Leaves