Description
Rungia letestui (also called African Water Willow, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rungia letestui is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rungia letestui is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.