Diospyros pseudomespilus subsp. undabunda

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10 m high but can be 35 m high. The leaves are leathery and 9 cm long by 5 cm wide. They are densely hairy underneath. The fruit can be 2-8 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on Kalahari sand. It grows between 1,000-1,450 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, East Africa, Nigeria, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mucisa, Mufumbelele, Mukua-mpombo

Synonyms

Diospyros undabunda Hiern. ex Greves;