Hariadho
Erythrococca bongensis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can be erect or laying over. It grows 3.5 m tall. The bark is pale grey and flaking. They young branches are grey-green and hairy when young. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaf blades are oval and 3-8 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. Tress are separately male or female. The flowers are in a head. The fruit have 3 separate sections. These are about 4 mm across. They can be green or purple. There is one seed in each section.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the edge of forest and along rivers and streams. It grows between 200-2,450 m altitude. Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. They are also used in a sauce.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Acululu

Synonyms

Erythrococca olacifolia Prain; Erythrococca paxii Rendle; Erythrococca rigidifolia Pax.;