Alsodeiopsis schumannii

Family: Icacinaceae

What it is like

A small branched tree. It grows 12 m tall. The bark is smooth and pale grey to brown. Young branches have golden brown hairs. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 5-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are sword shaped and wedge shaped at the base and taper to the tip. They are hairy. The flowers are yellow and in loose groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are orange to red and oval. They are 2.2 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. There is a woody stone inside that has ridges along it.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests. In Tanzania it grows between 900-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The juicy sweet pulpy seeds are eaten.

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Fruit develop in May - July.

Its other names

Local names

Mbululu, Mkaangambeyu, Mkarangamwitu, Mmavimavi, Mnozambeyu, Muvulambe, Mvalambe

Synonyms

Alsodeiidium schumanii Engl.;