Fadogia triphylla
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has woody stems. It grows 20-45 cm tall. Several stems grow from the woody rootstock. The fruit are black and 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open woodland. It grows between 700-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kankotokoto