Lippia chevalieri Hoscht [VERBENACEAE]

Local name: Nganiba

The false "Kinkeliba". This plant is used as a coffee substitute in many West African countries including Mali. A decoction of the leaves gives a dark colored water extract, and the taste is pleasant but do not reminde you too much of real coffee. It is also one of the components of the improved traditional medicine "Malarial".

 

Published Feb. 11, 2011 10:21 AM - Last modified June 20, 2013 4:26 PM