Gynandropsis gynandra or Cleoma gynandrae plant is widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In Africa a form of this species, with very large capsules (upto 15 cm long, 1.2 cm broad), is cultivated as vegetable.It is mostly found in Roadsides, wastelands, fields, often dry areas; near sea level to 300(-800) m. Anhui, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shandong, Taiwan, Yunnan, Zhejiang [Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam; tropical Africa; introduced in Central, S North, and South America. The other species G. speciosa DC., of Central & South America with glabrous plants and larger fls. and leaves, may be found cultivated as an ornamental in our gardens. Common Names for Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq. are akeyo, chinsaga, dek, ecaboi, ejjobyo, eshogi, eyobyo, mchicha, sake, mkabili, bhutmula and maman. Some Scien...