Blueberry
Vaccinium stanleyi
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A low shrub. It grows up to 2-3 m tall. The young branches have small hairs. The leaves are a shiny green above. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped and the edges have small teeth. There are 5-15 flowers in a group near the ends of branches. The fruit are round and red but turn purple to black. They are 6-8 mm across.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Rwanda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Berries, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Umusiine