Cassipourea obovata
Family: Rhizophoraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 6 m tall. The branches are pale grey. The leaves are 3-5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are broadly oval and leathery. The edges are slightly curved back. The tip is round and the base is wedge shaped. The flowers have 5 or 6 parts.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows near the sea and on sandy hills.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mozambique
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit