Grevea madagascariensis

Family: Montiniaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2-3 m tall. Older stems are very pale brown. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 4-19 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. They taper to the tip. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit are flask shaped and 3-4 cm long by 1-1.2 cm wide. They have ribs. The seeds are reddish-brown.

It has been put in the family Grossulariaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Grevea madagascariensis subsp. sublevis Verdc.;