Gymnosporia serrata

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-4 m tall. It has spines.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it grows between 1,650-2,250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Celastrus edulis Hochst. ex A. Rich; Celastrus obscurus A. Rich.; Celastrus pyrifolius Oliv.; Celastrus schimperi Hochst. ex A. Rich.; Celastrus serratus Hochst. ex A. Rich.; Celastrus serrulatus R. Br.; Gymnosporia serrata var. schimperi (Hochst, ex A. Rich.) Fiori; Maytenus serrata (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) R. Wilcek;