Elaeodendron schweinfurthianum

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are opposite and 2-5 cm long by 1.7-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cassine schweinfurthiana Loes.; Elaeodendron albivenosum Chiov.; and others