Fadogia fuchsioides
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-150 cm tall. The leaves are in rings of 3-4. There are 1-3 flowers in a group.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in open woodland. It is in higher rainfall areas and on rocky outcrops.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit pulp
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kolobondo
Synonyms
Pachystigma fuchsioides (Schweinf. ex Oliv.) K. Schum.; Temnocalyx fuchsioides (Schweinf. ex Oliv.) Robyns;