Deinbollia kilimandscharica
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 2-6 m tall. It can be 10 m tall. It has a single trunk. The bark is grey brown. The leaves have an even number of leaflets. There are 8-12 leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are in groups 9-30 cm long. The flower are small and white or cream. The fruit is round and 1.5 cm long by 1.8 cm wide. There are 2 varieties.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the undergrowth in mountain rainforest. It suits humid locations. In Tanzania it grows between 1,100-2,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw as a snack.
The fruit are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
In Tanzania fruit are collected from October to December.
Its other names
Local names
Mkunguma, Mkwakabwaka, Mmoyomoyo, Mtambakuzimu, Mucuura