Grewia forbesii
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
It is an erect shrub or tree. It grows 1-5 m high. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 4-12 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. They are rough like sandpaper above and softly hairy underneath. The flowers are yellow or orange. They are 13-20 mm long. The fruit is warty. They are 12-16 mm long. They can have 4 lobes.
These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy and rocky soils. It grows between sea level and 1,250 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
The fruit are occasionally eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Buhudo, Mbavumbavu, Mbubudu, Mkongodeko, Mutalenda, Necuta