Cordia suckertii

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. Young branches are densely hairy. The leaves are alternate and 2-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The fruit is a nut 16-25 mm long by 15-18 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it grows between 200-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia

How it is used for food

The fruit is hard and has to be crushed for the small seeds inside.

The nuts are enjoyed as a food.

Edible parts

Nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cuddo, Oddo, Uddo

Synonyms

Cordia suckertii var. exasperata Verdc.;