Drypetes natalensis
Family: Putranjivaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The crown is dense and rounded. It grows 9-15 m tall. The trunk is 30 cm across. Flowers occur in the trunk and large branches. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit is a flattened round shape and 27 mm long by 33 mm across. They are yellow-brown to orange.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry evergreen forest and along rivers. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan S, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit