Afrocanthium keniense

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-9 m tall. Leaves are on new growth. The leaves are 6-14 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The flowers have 5 parts and are restricted to the top of woody stems. The fruit are heart shaped and 1.3-1.5 cm long and wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Canthium keniense Bullock;