Chamaeclitandra henriquesiana

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It has a few erect stems that are 1 m tall and branched. The leaves are thin and slightly leathery. They are yellowish green and curve downwards. They are 4-6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are oval with a rounded tip. The flowers are in compact groups. They are white tinged with pink. They have a sweet scent. The fruit can be 6 cm long by 4 cm wide. They are oval or pear shaped and green, yellow or white. They are edible. They are 3-4 seeds and these are 3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland on Kalahari sands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Southern Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clitandra henriquesiana (Hallier f.) Stapf; Landolphia henriquesiana Hallier f.;