Cassine papillosa

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The branches have 4 lines. The leaves are 5-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers have 4 green to yellow petals. The fruit are yellow and 2 cm long. There is 1 seed.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Elaeodendron capense Eckl. & Zeyh.; Elaeodendron papillosum Hochst.;