Heinsia crinita subsp. parviflora

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. It can be climbing. The leaves are oval and opposite. The flowers have a sweet scent. The fruit are oval and are orange when ripe. They are 10-12 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Zimbabwe it grows up to 1,100 m above sea level. It grows on sandy soils often near rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In Zimbabwe it flowers November to February.

Its other names

Local names

Dewakiri, Mfifiyo, Mfyefye, Mfyofyo, Mshosho, Mulanza, Mushoka

Synonyms

Heinsia parviflora K. Schum. & K. Krause;