Grewia nematopus

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1.3-5.5 cm long by 0.5-2.5 cm wide. They have teeth along the edges. The fruit can have 4 lobes and are 9-11 mm wide. They are orange to brown when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Grewia filiformis Bullock;