Grewia plagiophylla
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The leaves are thick and leathery. They are broadly oval and 7-10 cm long. There are teeth along the edge. The base is rounded and at an angle. There are some hairs on top when young. The flowers are in groups of 3 in the axils of leaves. They are yellow and 1.5 cm long. The fruit is round and 8 mm across.
These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in bush, savannah and grassland.
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
Haruru, Mfukofuko, Mkone, Mlanga, Mukone, Shun-gururu