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Coptosperma graveolens

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-6 m tall. The twigs have reddish smooth bark. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-13 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The fruit are black when ripe. They are 5-7 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bela, Hadaita, Lmasei, Nampwessa, Umukoondokoondo

Synonyms

Pavetta graveolens S. Moore; Tarenna graveolens (S. Moore) Bremek.; and others