Anthospermum herbaceum

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A fleshy herb. It can be erect or form a low mat. The leaves vary in shape and size. The flowers are in long clusters. They are greenish to yellow. The fruit are small and yellowish-brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 450-2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guunguma korbeessaa

Synonyms

Anthospermum ferrugineum Eckl. & Zeyh.; and others