Grewia coriacea
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It has stilt roots. The bark is reddish. The fruit are light green but turn to black-purple when ripe. They are sweet.
There are about 200 Grewia species. They are mostly tropical. The fruit of most may be edible. These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows as an understorey tree in forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
It is important in Congo R. It is sold locally.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit weigh about 10 g. Fruit are ready for harvest about 150 days after fruit setting.
Its other names
Local names
Uwenriotegbo