Euclea crispa subsp. ovata

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It has many branches and grows 1-2 m tall. It is hairy and it can be rusty coloured. The leaves are opposite or alternate. They are narrowly oval. They are 2-5 cm long by 0.5-1 cm wide. Flowers are in groups of 3-7. The fruit is round and brown. It is about 0.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate to tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are edible but astringent.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euclea crispa var. ovata (Burch.) De Winter; Euclea ovata Burch.; Royena rufescens E. Mey.;