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Maesobotrya bertramiana

Family: Phyllanthaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The fruit are blue.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in dry forest on plateau and in savannah.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mwindjokal

Synonyms

Maesobotrya sapinii De Wild.; Maesobotrya tsoukensis Pellegr.; Maesobotyra sapinii var. brevipetiolata De Wild.; Staphysora sapinii De Wild.;