Cornus volkensii

Family: Cornaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 18 m tall. The leaves are light green and narrowly oval and taper to the tip. They are wedge shaped at the base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest between 1,800-3,000 m above sea level in Congo.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Afrocrania volkensii (Harms) Hutch.;