Geza
Mimusops laurifolia

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

An erect tree. It grows 10-35 m high. The bark is grey and has fine cracks along and across it. The leaves are crowded towards the end of branches. The leaf stalks are 2-3 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. They are dark green and leathery. The fruit is an oval berry. They are greenish-yellow. The fruit are edible.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in forest between 500-1,800 m above sea level. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 600-1,100 mm. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Middle East, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Uganda, Yemen

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Geza, Kadadi

Synonyms

Mimusops schimperi Hochst. ex A. Rich.;