Bullockia dyscritos

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 0.5-3 m tall. The bark is dark grey. The young stems are covered with rusty hairs. Male flowers are in groups of 8 and female flowers occur singly.

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

Bullockia dyscriton (Bullock) Razafim., Lantz & B. Bremer; Canthium dyscriton Bullock;