Dobera loranthifolia

Family: Salvadoraceae

What it is like

It is very similar to Dobera glabra. It is an evergreen tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is corky and flakes off in small patches. The leaves are grey-green and leathery. They are oval and 2-10 cm long by 1-7 cm wide. They are rounded or wedge shaped at the base. The flowers are white. They are in the axils of leaves or at the ends of branches. The fruit is oval and wrinkled. They are 1-2 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are yellow-green when ripe. The seed is oval.

Where it is found

In Kenya it grows between sea level and 800 m altitude. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten after repeated boiling.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dende, Garas, Kkuha, Kisiu, Msega, Mswaki, Turaar

Synonyms

Dobera macalusoi Mattei;