Cordia obovata

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are broadly oval and 3-7.5 cm long by 1.5-3.8 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base. The fruit is orange when ripe. It is oval and 7-11 mm long by 6-8 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Somalia it grows between 450-1,050 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Middle East, Oman, Socotra, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mareer docol

Synonyms

Cordia senegalensis Hochst. ex Baker; Gerascanthus obovatus (Balf.f.) Borhidi;