Cassine schinoides

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The bark can have yellow pigments. The leaves are opposite and Narrowly oval. The flowers are cream coloured. The fruit are hard brown berries.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for thirst and as an appetite suppressant.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hartogia schinoides C. A. Sm.; Hartogiella schinoides (Spreng.) Codd;