Forage Production - Trichantera

Trichantera (Trichantera gigantean) is a shrub (small tree) that belongs to the Acanthaceae family (Figure 1). It is native to the Andean foothills in Columbia. It grows up to 5m (16 ft.) tall with a rounded crown; leaves are oval in shape, narrowing at both ends and grows up to 26cm (10 inches) long.

Source: Extension Training & Information Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries

Date Published: January 2017