Forest red-berry
Erythrococca polyandra

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m high. The bark is thin and grey with slight cracks. The branches arch over. The leaves are oval and alternate. They are 13 cm long by 7 cm wide. They are dark green. The base is rounded with small orange glands. There are irregular teeth along the edge. The male and female flowers are on separate trees. They are green/ The fruit have 2 lobes and are 5-9 mm across. The seed has a red covering.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest between 200-1,980 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Claoxylon polyandrum Pax & K. Hoffm;