Editan leafy vegetable scientifically known as Lasianthera Africana, is commonly used in soups preparation and in folklore for the management of some human ailments. It is a leafy plant found predominantly in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. It is valued for both its nutritional and medicinal properties.

Editan leaf is a rich source of alkaloid and phenolic compounds, which could be used to treat and or manage neurological diseases.

Editan leaves are native to the southeastern part of Nigeria.

Editan leaves are used in soups and can be consumed as a spice.

Editan leaves are high in fiber, which may help with weight management. 

Editan leaves are rich in antioxidants. 

In vitro studies have shown that editan leaf extracts inhibit enzymes related to diabetes. 

Studies have shown that editan leaves have anti-inflammatory properties.