Grewia holstii
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m high. The stem is fluted and grey. The leaves are oval and 8 cm long. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are yellow and there are usually 3 flowers in a group in the axils of leaves. The fruit is round, shiny and mottled. They are 6 mm across.
These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Micuta, Mkoe, Mkoma, Mkone, Mnunje, Msokote, Nguagua-daga