Boscia mazzocchii

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-15 m tall. The bark is smooth and dark grey. Young twigs have white hairs. The leaves are alternate. The leaf blade is narrowly oval and 2-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are leathery and the edges are thickened. The flowers are in small groups near the ends of branches. The leaf stalks and flower stalks are hairy. The fruit are round and 3-4 cm across. They are smooth and dark red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Capparis mazzocchii Chiov.; Maerua mazzocchii (Chiov.) Chiov.; Bosca tomentella Chiov.;